Matthew 22:8
Then saith he to his servants, The feast is ready, but they that were invited were not worthy of it:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
In Context
9go therefore into the public streets, and as many as ye meet with invite to the wedding.
Cross References
Matthew 10:37He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me:
Luke 21:36Watch therefore and be constant in prayer, that ye may be counted worthy to escape all these things, which shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
2 Thessalonians 1:5Which are a demonstration of the just judgement of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
Revelation 22:14Happy are they that do his commandments, so shall they have a right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
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 →