Matthew 22:10

The Parable of the Banquet · Matthew 22:1–14
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Translations

Modern
So 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.
Traditional
So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
Literal
And those servants, having gone out into the roads, gathered together all whom they found, both evil and good, and the wedding feast was filled with those reclining.
Latin
Et egressi servi ejus in vias, congregaverunt omnes quos invenerunt, malos et bonos: et impletæ sunt nuptiæ discumbentium.

Original

Greek
English
So 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.

Notes

both evil and good: See Matthew 13:24–50.

In this parable, Israel had often rejected God’s message in the past. In the same way, Israel rejected the Messiah and faced judgment. In Israel’s place, God raised up the church (Matthew 16:17–19; 21:43). God also expects the church to live in righteousness (Romans 11:11–24).

Three parables expose the guilt of those who rejected the Messiah and lost their special status as God's chosen people. God now considers only those who accept Jesus as the Messiah as his people.

This section focuses on how Jewish leaders challenged the authority of Jesus. Each time, the wisdom of Jesus revealed their lack of spiritual understanding. These debates also revealed the status of Jesus as the Messiah and the consequences of rejecting him. Sadly, the leaders became more resistant with each encounter and plotted to kill Jesus (Matthew 21:23, 46; 22:15–17, 23, 34, 41).

Theme notes and profiles

Celebration God’s Promised Kingdom

Events

Parallels

Luke 14:15–24

Glossary

Banquet Crucifixion Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Marriage, Marriage Customs

Topics

Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Feasts: Figurative Hospitality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Arriage of the King's Son Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: The Parable of the Marriage Banquet (In Jerusalem) Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a King Who Made a Marriage Feast for his Son Parables: Parables of Christ: Marriage-Feast Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wicked (People): Gospel Invitation To, Illustrated by the Parables of The Marriage Supper