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Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 22:1-46

Matthew 22:2 . The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king which made a marriage for his son. The marriage of the heir apparent, giving stability to the throne, protection to the subject, and glory to the empire, is a most auspicious event, and claims the most lively interest of the nation. How much more then, when sinners are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. What happier emblems could wisdom devise to attract mankind to devotion and joy, than the figures employed in this... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 22:11-13

Matthew 22:11-13He saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment.I. The invitation itself is in Matthew 22:3-4. There is a double call. God will not take the first repulse, but will try again before He will quit a people. More particularly the first call was by the prophets, the second by the apostles. All things are ready, if we are ready.II. The success of this invitation or offer of grace. Some slighted it, others rejected it with malice. Excusing is refusing.III. The issue (Matthew... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 22:13

13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Ver. 13. Bind him hand and foot ] He that comes into Christ’s table without a wedding garment on his back shall not go out without fetters on his feet. Neither shall it help him, that he hath eaten and drunk in Christ’s presence; for his meat is sauced, and his drink spiced with that bitter wrath of God, Job 20:23 . He shall be... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 22:13

Bind: Matthew 12:29, Matthew 13:30, Isaiah 52:1, Daniel 3:20, John 21:18, Acts 21:11, Revelation 21:27 outer: Matthew 8:12, Matthew 25:30, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, 2 Peter 2:4, 2 Peter 2:17, Jude 1:6, Jude 1:13 there: Matthew 13:42, Matthew 13:50, Matthew 24:51, Psalms 37:12, Psalms 112:10, Luke 13:28, Acts 7:54 Reciprocal: Genesis 21:10 - Cast out Exodus 28:43 - bear not iniquity 1 Samuel 2:9 - be silent Esther 4:3 - weeping Job 15:30 - depart Job 36:13 - they Psalms 31:17 - them Psalms 49:19... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:1-14

Tuesday of Passion Week. § 114. PARABLE OF THE WEDDING OF THE KING’S SON, Matthew 22:1-14 . At the close of the last chapter there seems to have been a suspension of the discourse of the Lord to the Pharisees, which he uttered in reply to their demand for his authority for his doings. They seem to have consulted as to the expediency of laying hands upon him. They conclude that this is not safe, and our Lord takes the occasion still farther to prosecute his answer to their question, or rather... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 22:13

13. Servants The officers. A different word and a different class of persons from the one who called to the wedding. Bind him As lictors bind a criminal for his doom. Outer darkness The outdoor darkness. The guilty guest in the parable is thrown from the splendour of the banquet into the horrors of the midnight street. See note on Matthew 8:12. read more

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