Matthew 22:3

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Modern

He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come.

Traditional

And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

Literal

And he sent his servants to call those having been called to the wedding feast, and they were not willing to come.

Latin

Et misit servos suos vocare invitatos ad nuptias, et nolebant venire.

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He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come.

Notes

Matthew 22:3–5

those he had invited: This refers to the nation of Israel. They ignored God's servants, the prophets (see study note on Matthew 21:33–46).

Matthew 22:1–14

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).

Matthew 21:28–22:14

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.

Matthew 21:23–22:46

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

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…and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
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And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear.
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Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.

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