Matthew 22:2
'The reign of the heavens was likened to a man, a king, who made marriage-feasts for his son,
Young's Literal Translation
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 answering, again spake to them in similes, saying,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:10and thou hast done according to the tenor of the word which they declare to thee ([they] of that place which Jehovah doth choose; and thou hast observed to do according to all that they direct thee.
Matthew 13:24Another simile he set before them, saying: 'The reign of the heavens was likened to a man sowing good seed in his field,
Matthew 13:44'Again, the reign of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found did hide, and from his joy goeth, and all, as much as he hath, he selleth, and buyeth that field.
Matthew 25:1'Then shall the reign of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom;
John 3:29he who is having the bride is bridegroom, and the friend of the bridegroom, who is standing and hearing him, with joy doth rejoice because of the voice of the bridegroom; this, then, my joy hath been fulfilled.
Ephesians 5:24but even as the assembly is subject to Christ, so also [are] the wives to their own husbands in everything.
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 →