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marriage. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding.’ <a href="/nasb_/matthew/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So go to the main roads, and invite whomever you find there to the wedding feast.’ <a href="/nasb/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Go therefore to the main highways, and as many as you find there, invite to the wedding feast.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Go therefore to the main highways, and as many as you find there, invite to the wedding feast.’ <a href="/lsb/matthew/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Go therefore to the main highways, and as many as you find there, call to the wedding feast.’ <a href="/amp/matthew/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So go to the main highways that lead out of the city, and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ <a href="/csb/matthew/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Go then to where the roads exit the city and invite everyone you find to the banquet.’ <a href="/hcsb/matthew/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore go to where the roads exit the city and invite everyone you find to the banquet.&#8217 <a href="/asv/matthew/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Go ye therefore unto the partings of the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage feast. <a href="/cev/matthew/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Go out to the street corners and tell everyone you meet to come to the banquet." <a href="/erv/matthew/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Go ye therefore unto the partings of the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage feast. <a href="/gwt/matthew/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Go where the roads leave the city. Invite everyone you find to the wedding.' <a href="/gnt/matthew/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now go to the main streets and invite to the feast as many people as you find.' <a href="/isv/matthew/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> So go into the roads leading out of town and invite as many people as you can find to the wedding.' <a href="/msb/matthew/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.? <a href="/net/matthew/22.htm">NET Bible</a> So go into the main streets and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.' <a href="/nheb/matthew/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Go therefore to the intersections of the highways, and as many as you may find, invite to the marriage feast.' <a href="/wbt/matthew/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, invite to the marriage. <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Go out therefore to the crossroads, and everybody you meet invite to the wedding.' <a href="/web/matthew/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Go therefore to the intersections of the highways, and as many as you may find, invite to the wedding feast.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> be going, then, on to the cross-ways, and as many as you may find, call to the wedding feasts. <a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore go into the thoroughfares of the highways, and invite to the wedding feast as many as you shall find.' <a href="/ylt/matthew/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> be going, then, on to the cross-ways, and as many as ye may find, call ye to the marriage-feasts. <a href="/slt/matthew/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Go ye, therefore, to the passages of the ways, and as many as ye should find, call to the nuptial feast.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Go ye therefore into the highways; and as many as you shall find, call to the marriage. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, go out to the ways, and call whomever you will find to the wedding.’ <a href="/nabre/matthew/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.’ <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Go, therefore, to the main roads, and whomever you may find, invite them to the marriage- feast. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> 'Go therefore to the ends of the roads and call everyone whom you find to the wedding feast.'<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Go, therefore, to the cross-ways, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find. <a href="/godbey/matthew/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Go ye therefore to crossings of the roads, and so many as you may find, invite to the marriage.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> go therefore into the thoroughfares of the roads, and as many as ye find, invite to the banquet. <a href="/mace/matthew/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> go therefore into the high streets, and as many as ye find, invite to the marriage: <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Go out therefore to the crossroads, and everybody you meet invite to the wedding.' <a href="/worrell/matthew/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>go, therefore, to the outlets of the highways; and as many as ye find, invite to the marriage feast.'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>go therefore into the public streets, and as many as ye meet with invite to the wedding.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/22-9.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=6426" 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> …8Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited were not worthy. 9<a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">Go</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">therefore</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1327.htm" title="1327: diexodous (N-AFP) -- A meeting-place of roads, a public spot in a city. From dia and exodos; an outlet through, i.e. Probably an open square.">crossroads</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodōn (N-GFP) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kalesate (V-AMA-2P) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">invite</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1062.htm" title="1062: gamous (N-AMP) -- A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials.">banquet</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosous (RelPro-AMP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">as many as</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurēte (V-ASA-2P) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">you can find.’</a> 10So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.…<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="/luke/14-21.htm">Luke 14:21-23</a> The servant returned and reported all this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’ / ‘Sir,’ the servant replied, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’ / So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1</a> “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! <a href="/revelation/22-17.htm">Revelation 22:17</a> The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely. <a href="/proverbs/9-1.htm">Proverbs 9:1-6</a> Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. / She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. / She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city. ... <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46-47</a> Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. / For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Romans 10:18</a> But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/john/4-35.htm">John 4:35-36</a> Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest. / Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together. <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a> And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a> Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. <a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27</a> All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Go you therefore into the highways, and as many as you shall find, bid to the marriage.<a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Proverbs 1:20-23</a> Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: … <a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">Proverbs 8:1-5</a> Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? … <a href="/proverbs/9-4.htm">Proverbs 9:4-6</a> Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/matthew/14-28.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/matthew/6-5.htm">Corners</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-14.htm">Crossroads</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-14.htm">Cross-Roads</a> <a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Find</a> <a href="/amos/5-16.htm">Highways</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-10.htm">Invite</a> <a href="/daniel/11-41.htm">Main</a> <a href="/matthew/22-4.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Marriage-Feasts</a> <a href="/matthew/15-26.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Street</a> <a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Wedding</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/matthew/23-3.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">Corners</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-16.htm">Crossroads</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-14.htm">Cross-Roads</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Find</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Highways</a> <a href="/matthew/25-38.htm">Invite</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Main</a> <a href="/matthew/22-30.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Marriage-Feasts</a> <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/mark/11-4.htm">Street</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Wedding</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>Go therefore to the crossroads The command to "go" signifies an active mission, reflecting the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>. The "crossroads" symbolize places of intersection and decision, where people from various walks of life converge. In ancient times, crossroads were significant for trade and communication, representing the spread of the Gospel to all nations. This imagery suggests the inclusivity of the Gospel message, reaching beyond the Jewish community to the Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>.and invite to the banquet The "banquet" is a metaphor for the Kingdom of Heaven, often depicted as a feast in biblical literature (<a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a>, <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a>). This invitation reflects God's grace and the open call to salvation. In Jewish culture, banquets were significant social events, symbolizing fellowship and celebration. The invitation to the banquet underscores the theme of divine generosity and the joy of eternal life with God.as many as you can find. This phrase emphasizes the universality of the Gospel message. The instruction to invite "as many as you can find" indicates that the invitation to God's Kingdom is not limited by ethnicity, social status, or prior religious affiliation. It echoes the parable of the Great Banquet in <a href="/luke/14-16.htm">Luke 14:16-24</a>, where the invitation extends to the marginalized and outcasts. This reflects the prophetic vision of a diverse multitude worshiping God, as seen in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a> Represents God the Father, who is preparing a wedding banquet for His Son. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_son.htm">The Son</a> Symbolizes Jesus Christ, for whom the wedding banquet is being prepared. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_servants.htm">The Servants</a> Represent the prophets and later the apostles and disciples who are sent to invite people to the kingdom of God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crossroads.htm">The Crossroads</a> Symbolic of the places where people from all walks of life can be found, representing the call to evangelize to all nations. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a> Represents the Kingdom of Heaven and the invitation to eternal life through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_the_invitation.htm">The Urgency of the Invitation</a> The command to "go" emphasizes the urgency and importance of spreading the gospel message. We are called to actively seek out those who need to hear the good news. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The instruction to invite "as many as you can find" underscores the inclusivity of God's invitation. The gospel is for everyone, regardless of background or status. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_servant.htm">The Role of the Servant</a> As modern-day servants of God, we are tasked with the responsibility of inviting others to the kingdom. This involves both personal evangelism and supporting missionary efforts. <a href="/topical/t/the_crossroads_of_life.htm">The Crossroads of Life</a> We encounter various "crossroads" in our daily lives—places where we can share the gospel with those we meet. We should be prepared to seize these opportunities. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_banquet.htm">Preparation for the Banquet</a> Accepting the invitation requires preparation. We must live lives that reflect our acceptance of God's invitation, growing in holiness and readiness for the kingdom.<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'll_accept_the_king's_invite.htm">Who will accept the king's wedding invitation?</a> <a href="/q/who'll_attend_the_great_banquet.htm">Who will accept the invitation to the great banquet?</a> <a href="/q/what_will_we_do_in_heaven.htm">What activities will we engage in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_unlimited_atonement_mean.htm">What does unlimited atonement mean?</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>(9) Into the highways.--Literally, the openings of the ways, the places where two or more roads met, and where, therefore, there was a greater probability of meeting way-farers. In the interpretation of the parable, we may see in this feature of it a prophecy of the calling of the Gentiles, and find an apt illustration of it in St. Paul's words when he turned from the Jews of the Pisidian Antioch who counted, themselves "unworthy of eternal life" (<a href="/acts/13-46.htm" title="Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing you put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, see, we turn to the Gentiles.">Acts 13:46</a>) to the Gentiles who were willing to receive it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - The highways; τὰς διεξόδους τῶν ὁδῶν: exitus viarum; the partings, or outlets of the ways. The places where roads meet, beyond the city bounds in the country, which would naturally be a centre of concourse. The city where the marriage feast was now held is not named, because it is no longer Jerusalem, but somewhere, anywhere, in the Gentile world; for the call of the Gentiles is here set forth. As many as ye shall find. The invitation is no longer confined to the Jews; the whole human race is called to the marriage of the Lamb, to participate in the fruits of the Incarnation. This general evangelization was begun in apostolic times (see <a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Acts 8:5, 38</a>; <a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Acts 10:28, 48</a>; <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46</a>), and has been carried on ever since. The apostles' special ministrations to the Jews seemed to have ended at the martyrdom of St. James the Less, A.D. 62 (Josephus, 'Ant.,' 20:09, l). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/22-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Go πορεύεσθε (poreuesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. therefore οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crossroads διεξόδους (diexodous) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1327.htm">Strong's 1327: </a> A meeting-place of roads, a public spot in a city. From dia and exodos; an outlet through, i.e. Probably an open square. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. invite καλέσατε (kalesate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. banquet γάμους (gamous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1062.htm">Strong's 1062: </a> A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials. as many as ὅσους (hosous) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. you can find.’ εὕρητε (heurēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 22:9 Go therefore to the intersections (Matt. 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