Matthew 22:2
The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, who made a marriage-feast for his son:
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
In Context
1AND Jesus continuing his discourse, spake again to them in parables, saying,
3and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the entertainment: and they would not come.
Cross References
Matthew 13:24Another parable proposed he to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man who sowed good seed in his field:
Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field: which when a man findeth, he hideth, and for joy thereof, goeth away and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Matthew 25:1THEN shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
John 3:29It is the bridegroom, who possesses the bride: and the friend of the bridegroom, standing by and hearing him, rejoiceth exceedingly at the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
Ephesians 5:24As then the church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:2-15
The Parable of the Marriage Feast. 1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. 5 But they made light of it,… Read the whole commentary →