Bible Commentary

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. 13. and take him away ] Omit, on the best MS. authority. outer darkness ] The dark dungeon outside the brightness of the banqueting-hall. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:13”

And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. 12. was speechless ] See Mat 22:34. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Friend – Rather, companions. The word does not imply friendship. He was speechless – He had no excuse. So it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:12”

And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: 11. which had not on a wedding garment ] The festive robe which the master of the feast himself provided, so that there was no excuse. This man is the representative of a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:11”

So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. 10. So those servants went out into the highways ] Strictly, into the places where different roads branch off. The “servants” are the earliest Christian missionaries, Paul, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:10”

Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 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 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:9”

Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Verse 8. Were not worthy.] Because they made light of it, and would not come; preferring earthly things to heavenly blessings. Among the Mohammedans, refusal to come to a marriage feast, when invited, is considered a breach … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:8”

But when the king heard [thereof,] he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. 7. he was wroth ] For a subject to scorn the summons to the royal feast implied disloyalty and rebellion. sent forth his armies ] The soldiers of Titus literally achieved … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:7”

And the remnant took his servants, and entreated [them ]spitefully, and slew [them.] 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 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:6”

But they made light of [it,] and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: 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 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:5”

Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and [my] fatlings [are] killed, and all things [are] ready: come unto the marriage. Other servants – Who might press it on their attention. So God repeats his message to sinners when they reject it. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:4”