Devine Scripture

Matthew 22:2

Matthew chapter 22 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son,

Context

v.1And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying,

v.2This passage

v.3and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the marriage feast: and they would not come.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:2

    For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

  • Matthew 13:31

    Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:

  • Matthew 13:44

    The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

  • Psalms 45:10

    Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; Forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house:

  • Luke 14:16

    But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many:

  • Revelation 19:7

    Let us rejoice and be exceeding glad, and let us give the glory unto him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.