Matthew 22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:5

But they made light of it - Treated it with contempt, as a thing of no consequence - an exact representation of the conduct of sinners in regard to the gospel.One to his farm - So people are engaged so much in their worldly employment that they pretend they have no time to attend to religion. The world is, in their view, of more value than God.Merchandise - Traffic; trading. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:6

And the remnant ... - That is, a part made light of it; treated it with silent contempt, and coolly went about their business. The others were not satisfied with that, but showed positive malignity. Some sinners seem to be well satisfied by merely neglecting religion; others proceed against it with open violence and bitter malice.Entreated them spitefully - Used harsh and opprobrious words. Reviled and abused them. This was done because they hated and despised the king. So sinners often abuse... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:7

But when the king heard ... - This doubtless refers to the Jews and to Jerusalem. They were murderers, having slain the prophets; and God was about to send forth the armies of the Romans under his providential direction, and to burn up their city. See the notes at Matthew 24:0.Wroth - Angry; displeased. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:9

The highways - Literally, the “exit” or “going out” of the “paths or roads.” It means the square or principal street, into which a number of smaller streets enter; a place, therefore, of confluence, where many persons would be seen, and persons of all descriptions. By this is represented the offering of the gospel to the Gentiles. They were commonly regarded among the Jews as living in highways and hedges cast out and despised. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:10

Bad and good - All descriptions of people. None are good by nature; if they were they would not need the gospel; but some are worse than others, and they have special need of it. None can be saved without it. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:11

A man which had not on a wedding garment - In ancient times, kings and princes were accustomed to make presents of changes of raiment to their friends and favourites, to refuse to receive which was an expression of highest contempt, Genesis 45:22; 2 Kings 10:22; Esther 6:8; Esther 8:15. It was, of course, expected that such garments would be worn when they came into the presence of the benefactor. The garments worn on festival occasions were chiefly long white robes, and it was the custom of... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:12

Friend - Rather, “companions.” The word does not imply friendship.He was speechless - He had no excuse. So it will be with all hypocrites. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:13

Cast him into outer darkness - See the notes at Matthew 8:12. This, without doubt, refers to the future punishment of the hypocrite, Matthew 23:23-33; Matthew 24:51. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:14

Many are called, but few are chosen - Our Saviour often uses this expression. It was probably proverbial. The Jews had been called, but few of them had been chosen to life. The great mass of the nation was wicked, and they showed by their lives that they were not chosen to salvation. The Gentiles also were invited to be saved, Isaiah 45:22. Nation after nation has been called; but few, few have yet showed that they were real Christians, the elect of God. It is also true that many who are in the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:15-22

The Pharisees and Herodians endeavor to entangle Jesus - This narrative is also found in Mark 12:12-17; Luke 20:20-26.Matthew 22:15Then went the Pharisees - See the notes at Matthew 3:7.How they might entangle him - To entangle means to “ensnare,” as birds are taken by a net. This is done secretly, by leading them within the compass of the net and then suddenly springing it over them. So to entangle is artfully to lay a plan for enticing; to beguile by proposing a question, and by leading, if... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 22:15-22

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