Matthew 22:2
The kingdome of heve is lyke vnto a certayne kynge which maryed his sonne
William Tyndale Bible (1525/1530)
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 Iesus answered and spake vnto them agayne in similitudes sayinge.
3and sent forth his servantes to call them that were byd to the weddinge and they wolde not come.
Cross References
Matthew 13:24Another similitude put he forth vnto the sayinge: The kyngdome of heve is lyke vnto a man which sowed good seed in his felde.
Matthew 13:44Agayne ye kyngdome of heve is lyke vnto treasure hidde in the felde ye which a man fyndeth and hideth: and for ioy therof goeth and selleth all that he hath and byeth that felde.
Matthew 25:1Then ye kyngdome of heven shalbe lykened vnto.x. virgins which toke their lampes and wet to mete the brydgrome:
John 3:29He that hath the bryde is the brydegrome. But the frende of the brydegrome which stondeth by and heareth him reioyseth greately of the brydgromes voyce. Tis my ioye is fulfilled.
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 →