Matthew 22:8-10

Matthew 22:8-10. The wedding is ready, &c.— The 8th verse is well explained by Act 13:46-47 which was an accomplishment of this part of the parable. In the next verse, the calling of the Gentiles is represented by the king's servants going forth, and compelling all that they met to come in, (see Luke 14:23.) whether they were maimed or halt, worthy or unworthy, good or bad; for they were to make no distinction. The phrase, διεξοδους τουν οδων, signifies the ways most frequented, the places where several streets and roads met. This intimates that the Gentiles had as little reason to expect the call of the Gospel, as common passengers and travellers to expect an invitation to a royal banquet.