Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: New Living Translation Jesus also told them other parables. He said, English Standard Version And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, Berean Standard Bible Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: Berean Literal Bible And answering, Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, King James Bible And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, New King James Version And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: New American Standard Bible Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, NASB 1995 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, NASB 1977 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again in parables, saying, Legacy Standard Bible And Jesus answered and spoke to them again in parables, saying, Amplified Bible Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, Christian Standard Bible Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables: Holman Christian Standard Bible Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables: American Standard Version And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying, Contemporary English Version Once again Jesus used stories to teach the people: English Revised Version And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation Again Jesus used stories as illustrations when he spoke to them. He said, Good News Translation Jesus again used parables in talking to the people. International Standard Version Again Jesus spoke to them in parables. He said, NET Bible Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: New Heart English Bible Jesus answered and spoke again in parables to them, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus answered, and spoke to them again by parables, and said, Weymouth New Testament Again Jesus spoke to them in figurative language. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOnce again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: World English Bible Jesus answered and spoke to them again in parables, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jesus answering, again spoke to them in allegories, saying, Berean Literal Bible And answering, Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, Young's Literal Translation And Jesus answering, again spake to them in similes, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus, having answered, spake to them in parables, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAND Jesus answering, spoke again in parables to them, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And responding, Jesus again spoke to them in parables, saying: New American Bible Jesus again in reply spoke to them in parables, saying, New Revised Standard Version Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND Jesus answered again by parables, and said, Aramaic Bible in Plain English Again, Yeshua answered in a parable, and he said: NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd Jesus answering, spoke to them again in parables, saying: Godbey New Testament And Jesus responding, again spoke to them in parables, saying, Haweis New Testament AND Jesus continuing his discourse, spake again to them in parables, saying, Mace New Testament And Jesus continued to speak to them in parables, and said, Weymouth New Testament Again Jesus spoke to them in figurative language. Worrell New Testament And Jesus, answering, again spake to them in parables, saying, Worsley New Testament And Jesus resuming his discourse spake unto them again in parables, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Banquet1Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: 2“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.… Cross References Luke 14:16-24 But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. / When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ / But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’ ... Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. ... Revelation 19:7-9 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Matthew 21:33-41 Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ... Luke 20:9-19 Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed. / So he sent another servant, but they beat him and treated him shamefully, sending him away empty-handed. ... Isaiah 25:6-9 On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine. / On this mountain He will swallow up the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; / He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken. ... John 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. Hosea 2:19-20 So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.” Psalm 45:10-15 Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, / and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. / The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. ... Ephesians 5:25-27 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. Matthew 8:11-12 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. / But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Romans 11:7-10 What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened, / as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” / And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. ... Zephaniah 1:7-8 Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests. / “On the Day of the LORD’s sacrifice I will punish the princes, the sons of the king, and all who are dressed in foreign apparel. Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. / She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. / She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city. ... 2 Corinthians 11:2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. Treasury of Scripture And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables, and said, Matthew 9:15-17 Matthew 12:43-45 Matthew 13:3-11 Jump to Previous Figurative Jesus Language Parables Similes Stories TalkingJump to Next Figurative Jesus Language Parables Similes Stories TalkingMatthew 22 1. The parable of the marriage of the king's son.9. The vocation of the Gentiles. 12. The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment. 15. Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar. 23. Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection; 34. answers which is the first and great commandment; 41. and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah. Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: Jesus frequently used parables as a teaching method, which are simple stories used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. This approach was common in Jewish teaching and allowed Jesus to convey deep truths in a relatable way. Parables often required the listener to think deeply and discern the underlying message, which was sometimes hidden from those not open to understanding. This method also fulfilled the prophecy in Psalm 78:2, "I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old." Jesus' use of parables was a way to reveal truths to those who were spiritually receptive while concealing them from those who were not. The context here is Jesus addressing the religious leaders and the people, often challenging their understanding and inviting them to see the kingdom of God in a new light. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one speaking. He is the Son of God, the Messiah, and the teacher who uses parables to convey deep spiritual truths. 2. Parables A teaching method used by Jesus, parables are simple accounts used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. They are a key feature of Jesus' teaching ministry. 3. Audience While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of the chapter indicates that Jesus is speaking to the chief priests, Pharisees, and the people gathered around Him. Teaching Points The Purpose of ParablesParables are designed to reveal and conceal. They reveal truths to those who are spiritually receptive and conceal them from those who are not. This dual purpose challenges us to examine our own openness to God's truth. The Role of Jesus as Teacher Jesus is the ultimate teacher, using parables to communicate profound truths in a way that is accessible yet challenging. We are called to be attentive students of His teachings. Spiritual Receptivity Our ability to understand and apply Jesus' teachings depends on the condition of our hearts. We must cultivate a heart that is open and receptive to God's Word. Engagement with Scripture Engaging with parables requires active participation. We must not only hear but also seek to understand and apply the lessons to our lives. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 22Who will accept the king's wedding invitation? What was Jesus' purpose on Earth? What does "Many are called, few are chosen" mean? What were Jesus' characteristics and personality like?XXII. (1) And Jesus answered.--The word implies a connection of some kind with what has gone before. The parable was an answer, if not to spoken words, to the thoughts that were stirring in the minds of those who listened. Verses 1-14. - Parable of the marriage of the king's son. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.) Verse 1. - Jesus answered and spake unto them. After they had heard our Lord's words at the end of the last chapter, the Pharisees, according to St. Mark, "left him, and went their way," so that this parable was spoken in the audience of the disciples and the attendant multitude alone, without the former disturbing element. This fact may account for its exhibiting certain merciful and gracious features, setting forth the privilege rather than the duty of obeying the gospel call. The term "answered" often does not signify a reply given to some distinct question, but is equivalent to "took occasion to observe" (comp. Matthew 11:25, etc.). Here the occasion was the insidious schemes of his enemies. Again. With reference to the two parables in the preceding chapter. Parables. The plural denotes the class to which the discourse belongs; or it may refer to the many parabolic details contained herein. Only one parable follows. This bears great resemblance to the parable of the great supper (Luke 14.), which, however, was spoken at an earlier period, in another locality, and with a different object, and disagrees in many details, especially in the absence of the wedding garment. Christ, doubtless, often repeated his parables with variations in particulars to suit time, audiences, and circumstances.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [Once]Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. again, πάλιν (palin) Adverb Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. spoke ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. to them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. parables: παραβολαῖς (parabolais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 3850: From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. Links Matthew 22:1 NIVMatthew 22:1 NLT Matthew 22:1 ESV Matthew 22:1 NASB Matthew 22:1 KJV Matthew 22:1 BibleApps.com Matthew 22:1 Biblia Paralela Matthew 22:1 Chinese Bible Matthew 22:1 French Bible Matthew 22:1 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 22:1 Jesus answered and spoke again in parables (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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