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Come to the wedding banquet.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/matthew/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> “So he sent other servants to tell them, ‘The feast has been prepared. The bulls and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the banquet!’ <a href="/esv/matthew/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.”’ <a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ <a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Again he sent other servants, saying, 'Say to those having been invited, "Behold, I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and the fatlings have been killed, and all things are ready; come to the wedding feast."' <a href="/kjv/matthew/22.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Again, he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding.” ’ <a href="/nasb_/matthew/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fattened cattle are all butchered and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast!”’ <a href="/nasb/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Again he sent out other slaves saying, &#8216Tell those who have been invited, &#8220Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fattened livestock are all butchered and everything is ready; come to the wedding feast."&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Again he sent out other slaves saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fattened livestock are all butchered and everything is ready; come to the wedding feast.”’ <a href="/lsb/matthew/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Again he sent out other slaves saying, ‘Tell those who have been called, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fattened livestock are all butchered and everything is ready; come to the wedding feast.”’ <a href="/amp/matthew/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then he sent out some other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited, “Look, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fattened calves are butchered and everything is ready; come to the wedding feast.”’ <a href="/csb/matthew/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Again, he sent out other servants and said, ‘Tell those who are invited: See, I’ve prepared my dinner; my oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ <a href="/hcsb/matthew/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Again, he sent out other slaves, and said, Tell those who are invited: Look, I&#8217ve prepared my dinner; my oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.&#8217 <a href="/asv/matthew/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them that are bidden, Behold, I have made ready my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast. <a href="/cev/matthew/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He sent other servants to say to the guests, "The banquet is ready! My cattle and prize calves have all been prepared. Everything is ready. Come to the banquet!" <a href="/erv/matthew/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them that are bidden, Behold, I have made ready my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast. <a href="/gwt/matthew/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He sent other servants to tell the people who had been invited, 'I've prepared dinner. My bulls and fattened calves have been butchered. Everything is ready. Come to the wedding!' <a href="/gnt/matthew/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> So he sent other servants with this message for the guests: 'My feast is ready now; my steers and prize calves have been butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast!' <a href="/isv/matthew/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> So he sent other servants after saying, 'Tell those who have been invited, "Look! I've prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened calves have been slaughtered. Everything is ready. Come to the wedding!"' <a href="/msb/matthew/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Again, he sent other servants and said, ?Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.? <a href="/net/matthew/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Again he sent other slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have been invited, "Look! The feast I have prepared for you is ready. My oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet."' <a href="/nheb/matthew/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Again he sent out other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are invited, "Look, I have made ready my dinner. My cattle and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the marriage feast."' <a href="/wbt/matthew/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Again, he sent other servants, saying, Tell them who are invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage. <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Again he sent other servants with a message to those who were invited. "'My breakfast is now ready," he said, 'my bullocks and fat cattle are killed, and every preparation is made: come to the wedding.' <a href="/web/matthew/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Again he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner. My cattle and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding feast!”’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Say to those who have been called: Behold, I prepared my early meal, my oxen and the fatlings have been killed, and all things [are] ready, come to the wedding feasts; <a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Again he sent other servants, saying, 'Say to those having been invited, "Behold, I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and the fatlings have been killed, and all things are ready; come to the wedding feast."' <a href="/ylt/matthew/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Say to those who have been called: Lo, my dinner I prepared, my oxen and the fatlings have been killed, and all things are ready, come ye to the marriage-feasts; <a href="/slt/matthew/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And again, he sent other servants, saying, Say to the called: Behold, I have prepared my supper; my bulls and stall-fed killed, and all prepared: come to the nuptials.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Again he sent other servants, saying: Tell them that were invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my beeves and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come ye to the marriage. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Again, he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell the invited: Behold, I have prepared my meal. My bulls and fatlings have been killed, and all is ready. Come to the wedding.’ <a href="/nabre/matthew/22.htm">New American Bible</a> A second time he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those invited: “Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast.” ’ <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Again he sent other servants and said, Tell those who are invited, Behold my supper is ready, and my oxen and fatlings are killed, and everything is prepared; come to the marriage- feast. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Again he sent other servants, and he said, “Tell those invited, 'Behold, my banquet is ready, and my oxen and my fatlings are killed, everything is prepared; come to the wedding feast.' “<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Again, he sent other servants, saying, Tell those who have been invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast. <a href="/godbey/matthew/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And again he sent other servants, saying; Speak to those who have been called, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatling are slain, and all things are ready: come to the marriage.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Again he sent other servants, saying, Tell those who have been invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and the fatlings are killed, and all things are ready; come unto the marriage-feast. <a href="/mace/matthew/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then he sent out other servants, saying, tell those who are invited, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and every thing is ready: come to the entertainment. <a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Again he sent other servants with a message to those who were invited. "'My breakfast is now ready," he said, 'my bullocks and fat cattle are killed, and every preparation is made: come to the wedding.' <a href="/worrell/matthew/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"Again he sent forth other servants, saying, 'Say to those who have been invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and fatlings have been slain, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast.'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Then he sent other servants, saying, Tell them that are invited, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all <Fr>things are<FR> ready; come to the wedding.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/22-4.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=6384" 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> …3He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. 4<a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: Palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">Again,</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: apesteilen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">he sent</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allous (Adj-AMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">other</a> <a href="/greek/1401.htm" title="1401: doulous (N-AMP) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">servants</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipate (V-AMA-2P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">‘Tell</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: keklēmenois (V-RPM/P-DMP) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">have been invited</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">that</a> <a href="/greek/2090.htm" title="2090: hētoimaka (V-RIA-1S) -- To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.">I have prepared</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/712.htm" title="712: ariston (N-ANS) -- Breakfast or a mid-day meal. Apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as arrhen; the best meal (early), i.e. Luncheon.">dinner.</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5022.htm" title="5022: tauroi (N-NMP) -- A bull, an ox. Apparently a primary word; a bullock.">oxen</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4619.htm" title="4619: sitista (Adj-NNP) -- Fattened; subst: a fatling, cattle. From a derivative of sitos; grained, i.e. Fatted.">fattened cattle</a> <a href="/greek/2380.htm" title="2380: tethymena (V-RPM/P-NNP) -- A primary verb; properly, to rush, i.e. to sacrifice; by extension to immolate.">have been killed,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-NNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything is</a> <a href="/greek/2092.htm" title="2092: hetoima (Adj-NNP) -- Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready.">ready.</a> <a href="/greek/1205.htm" title="1205: deute (V-M-2P) -- Come hither, come, hither, an exclamatory word. From deuro and an imperative form of eimi; come hither!">Come</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.">wedding banquet.’</a> 5But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.…<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/14-16.htm">Luke 14:16-24</a> But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. / When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ / But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’ ... <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-9</a> Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” <a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a> On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine. <a href="/proverbs/9-1.htm">Proverbs 9:1-5</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="/luke/15-23.htm">Luke 15:23-24</a> Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate. / For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate. <a href="/john/6-50.htm">John 6:50-51</a> This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. / I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.” <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-3</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! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a> You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. <a href="/john/2-1.htm">John 2:1-11</a> On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ... <a href="/isaiah/65-13.htm">Isaiah 65:13-14</a> Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. / My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11</a> I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10</a> Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” <a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7-8</a> Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. / Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the old bread, leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and of truth. <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="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Zephaniah 1:7</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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatted calves are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage.other.<a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Luke 10:1-16</a> After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come… <a href="/luke/24-46.htm">Luke 24:46,47</a> And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: … <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.Behold.<a href="/proverbs/9-1.htm">Proverbs 9:1,2</a> Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: … <a href="/songs/5-1.htm">Song of Solomon 5:1</a> I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.<a href="/john/6-50.htm">John 6:50-57</a> This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die… and all.<a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Matthew 22:8</a> Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.<a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Nehemiah 9:17</a> And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.<a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a> For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Bidden</a> <a href="/john/21-15.htm">Breakfast</a> <a href="/hosea/14-2.htm">Bullocks</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-15.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Dinner</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-16.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/amos/5-22.htm">Fatlings</a> <a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/matthew/21-39.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Message</a> <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/nahum/2-3.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/matthew/22-2.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/matthew/21-41.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Servants</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Bidden</a> <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">Breakfast</a> <a href="/john/2-15.htm">Bullocks</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Dinner</a> <a href="/luke/15-23.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-9.htm">Fatlings</a> <a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/matthew/22-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Message</a> <a href="/luke/14-19.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Servants</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'; 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The sending of "other servants" suggests a repeated effort to reach out, reflecting God's enduring patience and desire for people to respond to His call. In biblical context, servants often represent prophets or messengers of God, who were sent repeatedly to the people of Israel throughout history. This mirrors the Old Testament narrative where God sent prophets to call Israel back to faithfulness.‘Tell those who have been invited The invitation is extended to those who were already on the guest list, symbolizing the Jewish people who were the first to receive God's covenant promises. This reflects the historical context of Israel as God's chosen people, who were given the Law and the Prophets. The invitation also implies a personal and direct call, emphasizing the relational aspect of God's kingdom.that I have prepared my dinner. The preparation of a dinner signifies readiness and abundance. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a prepared meal was a sign of hospitality and honor. This phrase can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual blessings and salvation that God has prepared for His people. It echoes the prophetic imagery found in <a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a>, where a feast is prepared for all peoples.My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, The mention of oxen and fattened cattle indicates a lavish and costly preparation, symbolizing the richness of God's provision. In the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, the killing of animals was a part of worship and atonement. This phrase can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate sacrifice, providing atonement for sin through His death.and everything is ready. This statement underscores the completeness and sufficiency of God's provision. It suggests that nothing is lacking in what God offers, and it is available now. The readiness of the feast parallels the readiness of the kingdom of heaven, as proclaimed by Jesus in His ministry.Come to the wedding banquet.’ The invitation to a wedding banquet symbolizes joy, celebration, and union. In biblical terms, a wedding feast often represents the Messianic banquet, a future event where believers will be united with Christ. This imagery is consistent with <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a>, which speaks of the "marriage supper of the Lamb." The call to "come" is an open invitation to partake in the blessings of God's kingdom, emphasizing the inclusivity and grace extended to all who will accept.<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_servants.htm">The Servants</a> Symbolize the prophets and messengers sent by God to invite people to His kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_invited_guests.htm">The Invited Guests</a> Initially represent the Jewish people, who were the first to receive God's invitation. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_wedding_banquet.htm">The Wedding Banquet</a> Symbolizes the Kingdom of Heaven and the ultimate union of Christ with His Church. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_oxen_and_fattened_cattle.htm">The Oxen and Fattened Cattle</a> Represent the abundance and generosity of God's provision and the richness of His invitation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_persistent_invitation.htm">God's Persistent Invitation</a> God continually reaches out to humanity, offering His grace and invitation to eternal life. We should be attentive and responsive to His call. <a href="/topical/t/the_abundance_of_god's_provision.htm">The Abundance of God's Provision</a> The imagery of the oxen and fattened cattle signifies the richness of God's blessings. We should trust in His provision and generosity. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_response.htm">The Urgency of Response</a> The invitation to the banquet is urgent. We must prioritize our relationship with God and not delay in responding to His call. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_god's_kingdom.htm">Inclusivity of God's Kingdom</a> Initially, the invitation was to the Jewish people, but it extends to all. We should embrace the diversity of God's kingdom and share the invitation with others. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rejection.htm">The Consequences of Rejection</a> Ignoring or rejecting God's invitation has serious consequences. We should examine our hearts to ensure we are not dismissing His call.<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_attend_the_great_banquet.htm">Who will accept the invitation to the great banquet?</a> <a href="/q/can_humans_command_angels.htm">Can humans command angels?</a> <a href="/q/types_of_angels.htm">What are the different types of angels?</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>(4) My dinner.--The Greek word points to a morning meal, as contrasted with the "supper," or evening meal; but, like all such words, (as, e.g., our own dinner), was applied, as time passed on, to meals at very different hours. In Homer it is used of food taken at sunrise; in later authors, of the repast of noon.My oxen and my fatlings are killed.--The words point, under an imagery which Isaiah had already used (25:6), to the spiritual blessings of peace and joy which Christ came to offer. In the "fatlings" we have nearly the same word as in the "fatted calf" of <a href="/luke/15-30.htm" title="But as soon as this your son was come, which has devoured your living with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf.">Luke 15:30</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - Other servants. The apostles and their immediate followers after the death and resurrection of Christ, and the effusion of the Holy Ghost. A fresh call was mercifully given with new graces and new degrees of revelation. My dinner (τὸ ἄριστόν μου). This is the lighter midday meal, which was the commencement of the festivities, and was followed by the supper (δεῖπνον) in the evening. Are killed. The great Sacrifice has been offered, the Victim slain (<a href="/john/6-51.htm">John 6:51-59</a>), the Holy Spirit has made all things ready. Here are grace, health, abundance, to be had for acceptance. We may compare the invitation of Wisdom in the Old Testament (<a href="/proverbs/9-1.htm">Proverbs 9:1</a>, etc.) with this of Christ. In Jewish minds the blessings of Messiah's kingdom are constantly connected with the idea of a sumptuous feast, as in <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Luke 14:15</a>; and our Lord himself uses the same image (<a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11</a>; <a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/22-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Again, Πάλιν (Palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. he sent ἀπέστειλεν (apesteilen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. other ἄλλους (allous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. servants δούλους (doulous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. [and] said, λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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. ‘Tell Εἴπατε (Eipate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. have been invited κεκλημένοις (keklēmenois) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine 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'. that Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! I have prepared ἡτοίμακα (hētoimaka) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2090.htm">Strong's 2090: </a> To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. dinner. ἄριστόν (ariston) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_712.htm">Strong's 712: </a> Breakfast or a mid-day meal. Apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as arrhen; the best meal ('early'), i.e. Luncheon. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. oxen ταῦροί (tauroi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5022.htm">Strong's 5022: </a> A bull, an ox. Apparently a primary word; a bullock. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. fatlings σιτιστὰ (sitista) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4619.htm">Strong's 4619: </a> Fattened; subst: a fatling, cattle. From a derivative of sitos; grained, i.e. Fatted. have been killed, τεθυμένα (tethymena) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2380.htm">Strong's 2380: </a> A primary verb; properly, to rush, i.e. to sacrifice; by extension to immolate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. everything [is] πάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. ready. ἕτοιμα (hetoima) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2092.htm">Strong's 2092: </a> Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. Come δεῦτε (deute) Verb - Imperative - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1205.htm">Strong's 1205: </a> Come hither, come, hither, an exclamatory word. From deuro and an imperative form of eimi; come hither! 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. wedding 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. 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