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And he was speechless. <a href="/kjv/matthew/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/22.htm">New King James Version</a> So he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ And the man was speechless. <a href="/nasb/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> and he said to him, &#8216Friend, how did you come in here without wedding clothes?&#8217 And the man was speechless. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without wedding clothes?’ And he was speechless. <a href="/lsb/matthew/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without wedding clothes?’ And the man was speechless. <a href="/amp/matthew/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and he said, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without wearing the wedding clothes [that were provided for you]?’ And the man was speechless and without excuse. <a href="/csb/matthew/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes? ’ The man was speechless. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So he said to him, Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?&#8217 The man was speechless. <a href="/asv/matthew/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding-garment? And he was speechless. <a href="/cev/matthew/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The king asked, "Friend, why didn't you wear proper clothes for the wedding?" But the guest had no excuse. <a href="/erv/matthew/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding-garment? And he was speechless. <a href="/gwt/matthew/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without proper wedding clothes?' "The man had nothing to say. <a href="/gnt/matthew/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> 'Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' the king asked him. But the man said nothing. <a href="/isv/matthew/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> He asked him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' But the man was speechless. <a href="/msb/matthew/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Friend,? he asked, ?how did you get in here without wedding clothes?? But the man was speechless. <a href="/net/matthew/22.htm">NET Bible</a> And he said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' But he had nothing to say. <a href="/nheb/matthew/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and he said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here not wearing wedding clothing?' He was speechless. <a href="/wbt/matthew/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he saith to him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having a wedding-garment? And he was speechless. <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "'My friend,' he said, 'how is it that you came in here without a wedding robe?' <a href="/web/matthew/22.htm">World English Bible</a> and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here not wearing wedding clothing?’ He was speechless. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he says to him, Friend, how did you come in here, not having wedding clothes? And he was speechless. <a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he says to him, 'Friend, how did you enter here not having a wedding garment?' And he was speechless. <a href="/ylt/matthew/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he saith to him, Comrade, how didst thou come in hither, not having clothing of the marriage-feast? and he was speechless. <a href="/slt/matthew/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he says to him, Friend, how camest thou in here, not having a garment of the nuptial feast? And he was muzzled.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he saith to him: Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? But he was silent. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to him, ‘Friend, how is it that you have entered here without having a wedding garment?’ But he was dumbstruck. <a href="/nabre/matthew/22.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to him, ‘My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?’ But he was reduced to silence. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to him, My friend, how did you enter here, when you do not have wedding garments? And he was speechless. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to him, 'My friend, how did you enter here when you did not have a wedding garment?'<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to him, Friend, how came you in hither without a wedding-robe? And he was silent. <a href="/godbey/matthew/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And he says to him, Comrade, how did you come in hither, not having the wedding-garment? And he was silent.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and he saith to him, Friend, how came thou in here, not having the garment provided for the marriage feast? And he was speechless. <a href="/mace/matthew/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> friend, how came you in hither, without a wedding garment? and he was speechless. <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "'My friend,' he said, 'how is it that you came in here without a wedding robe?' <a href="/worrell/matthew/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>and he says to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here, not having on a wedding-garment?' And He was speechless.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Friend, how camest thou in here without a wedding-garment? and he was struck speechless.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/22-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=6450" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">The Parable of the Banquet</a> …11But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. 12<a href="/greek/2083.htm" title="2083: Hetaire (N-VMS) -- A companion, comrade, friend. From etes; a comrade.">‘Friend,’</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">he asked,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!">‘how</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eisēlthes (V-AIA-2S) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">did you get in</a> <a href="/greek/5602.htm" title="5602: hōde (Adv) -- From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.">here</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">without</a> <a href="/greek/1062.htm" title="1062: gamou (N-GMS) -- A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials.">wedding</a> <a href="/greek/1742.htm" title="1742: endyma (N-ANS) -- A garment, raiment, clothing. From enduo; apparel.">clothes?’</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5392.htm" title="5392: ephimōthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To muzzle, silence. From phimos; to muzzle.">the man was speechless.</a> 13Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a> She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. <a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Zephaniah 1:7-8</a> Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests. / “On the Day of the LORD’s sacrifice I will punish the princes, the sons of the king, and all who are dressed in foreign apparel. <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/luke/13-25.htm">Luke 13:25-27</a> After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ / Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ / And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’ <a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Revelation 3:4-5</a> But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white. / Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-3.htm">2 Corinthians 5:3</a> because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a> Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a> and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10-12</a> and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. / Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. / Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. <a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a> I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. <a href="/isaiah/52-1.htm">Isaiah 52:1</a> Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you. <a href="/ezekiel/16-10.htm">Ezekiel 16:10-14</a> I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk. / I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. / I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. ... <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Zechariah 3:3-5</a> Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. / So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” / Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to him, Friend, how came you in here not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.Friend.<a href="/matthew/20-13.htm">Matthew 20:13</a> But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?<a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Matthew 26:50</a> And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.how.<a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Matthew 5:20</a> For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.<a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Acts 5:2-11</a> And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet… <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Acts 8:20-23</a> But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money… And he was.<a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a> He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.<a href="/job/5-16.htm">Job 5:16</a> So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.<a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42</a> The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/32-2.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/20-13.htm">Comrade</a> <a href="/matthew/20-13.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Guest's</a> <a href="/matthew/17-17.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Marriage-Feast</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-18.htm">Speechless</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Wearing</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Wedding</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Wedding-Garment</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/6-25.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/matthew/24-18.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/matthew/25-36.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Comrade</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/matthew/24-18.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Guest's</a> <a href="/mark/11-3.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Marriage-Feast</a> <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Speechless</a> <a href="/mark/6-9.htm">Wearing</a> <a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Wedding</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Wedding-Garment</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 22</div>1. <a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">The parable of the marriage of the king's son.</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">The vocation of the Gentiles.</a> 12. <a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.</a> 15. <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;</a> 34. <a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">answers which is the first and great commandment;</a> 41. <a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>‘Friend,’ he asked, The term "friend" is used here in a manner that may seem cordial but is actually a form of address that indicates a deeper issue. In the cultural context of the time, addressing someone as "friend" could imply a relationship or expectation of mutual respect. However, in this parable, it is used to highlight the incongruity of the man's presence at the wedding feast. This term is also used in other parables by Jesus, such as in <a href="/matthew/20-13.htm">Matthew 20:13</a>, where it addresses someone who is out of place or misunderstanding their role.‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ In the historical and cultural context of a Jewish wedding feast, guests were expected to wear appropriate attire, often provided by the host. The wedding clothes symbolize righteousness and the proper preparation required to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. This imagery is consistent with other biblical references to garments representing righteousness, such as <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> and <a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a>. The question implies that the man has entered the feast without accepting the necessary transformation or preparation, which is a metaphor for entering God's kingdom without true repentance and faith.But the man was speechless. The man's silence indicates his lack of defense or justification for his actions. In the context of the parable, this speechlessness represents the absence of a valid excuse for failing to meet the requirements set by the king, symbolizing God. This moment reflects the final judgment, where those who have not accepted Christ's righteousness will have no defense before God. The speechlessness can also be seen as a fulfillment of prophetic imagery, such as in <a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Zephaniah 1:7</a>, where the Day of the Lord is described as a time when people will be silent before God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a> Represents God the Father, who is hosting the wedding banquet for His Son. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_wedding_banquet.htm">The Wedding Banquet</a> Symbolizes the Kingdom of Heaven and the celebration of the union between Christ and His Church. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_invited_guests.htm">The Invited Guests</a> Initially, the Jewish people who were first invited to the Kingdom but rejected the invitation. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_man_without_wedding_clothes.htm">The Man Without Wedding Clothes</a> Represents those who attempt to enter the Kingdom of Heaven without the righteousness of Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wedding_clothes.htm">The Wedding Clothes</a> Symbolize the righteousness and holiness required to enter the Kingdom, which is provided through faith in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteousness.htm">The Importance of Righteousness</a> The wedding clothes symbolize the righteousness that comes from faith in Christ. We cannot enter God's Kingdom based on our own merits. <a href="/topical/g/god's_invitation.htm">God's Invitation</a> God invites all to His Kingdom, but we must respond appropriately by accepting His provision of righteousness through Jesus. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Believers should examine their lives to ensure they are clothed in Christ's righteousness, not relying on their own works. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_unpreparedness.htm">The Consequences of Unpreparedness</a> The man without wedding clothes was speechless and cast out, illustrating the serious consequences of not being prepared for the Kingdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_grace.htm">The Role of Grace</a> The wedding clothes are a gift, symbolizing the grace of God. We must accept this gift to be part of the heavenly banquet.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 22</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_the_book_of_amos.htm">Are you prepared for the wedding feast properly?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'many_are_called,_few_chosen'.htm">What does "Many are called, few are chosen" mean?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_pray_to_avoid_crucifixion.htm">Did Jesus pray to The Father to prevent the crucifixion? Yes. (Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42) No. (John 12:27)</a> <a href="/q/how_does_a_violent_parable_show_love.htm">Matthew 22:2-14: How can a parable that depicts a king using violent punishment align with a loving God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Friend.--(See Note on <a href="/matthew/20-13.htm" title="But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do you no wrong: did not you agree with me for a penny?">Matthew 20:13</a>.) The question implies that the act was strange, unlooked-for, inexcusable.He was speechless.--The verb is the same as the "put to silence" of <a href="/matthew/22-34.htm" title="But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.">Matthew 22:34</a>, and points literally to the silence of one who has been gagged.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Friend; ἑταῖρε, as <a href="/matthew/20-13.htm">Matthew 20:13</a>. It was thus that Christ addressed Judas in the garden (<a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Matthew 26:50</a>). The term here has in it something of distrust and disapprobation. How camest thou in hither? The question may mean - How couldst thou presume to approach this solemn festival without the indispensable requisite? Or, how couldst thou elude the vigilance of the servants, and enter in this unseemly garb? The former is doubtless the signification of the inquiry. The contemptuous rejection of propriety is an outrage offered to the majesty of the king, and one worthy of severest punishment. He was speechless; ἐφιμώθη: literally, he was muzzled, tongue tied, as if his mouth were closed with a muzzle (comp. ver. 34; and <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Luke 4:35</a>). He could make no reply; he had no excuse to offer. His silence condemned him. It is observed that gags were used for rebellious slaves or criminals on their way to execution (Webst. and Wilk.). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/22-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>‘Friend,’ Ἑταῖρε (Hetaire) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2083.htm">Strong's 2083: </a> A companion, comrade, friend. From etes; a comrade. he asked, λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ‘how πῶς (pōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4459.htm">Strong's 4459: </a> Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! did you get in εἰσῆλθες (eisēlthes) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. here ὧδε (hōde) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5602.htm">Strong's 5602: </a> From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. without ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. wedding γάμου (gamou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1062.htm">Strong's 1062: </a> A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials. clothes?’ ἔνδυμα (endyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1742.htm">Strong's 1742: </a> A garment, raiment, clothing. From enduo; apparel. But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the man] was speechless. ἐφιμώθη (ephimōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5392.htm">Strong's 5392: </a> To muzzle, silence. 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