[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,
Matthew 22:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) “The kingdom of heaven is similar to a certain king who held a wedding reception for his son. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The kingdom of heaven is like a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son American Standard Version (1901) The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son, Common English Bible “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding party for his son. Catholic Public Domain Version "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who was king, who celebrated a wedding for his son. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who made a marriage for his son. |
[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,
Jesus again spoke in parables to them [i.e., the Jewish leaders], saying,
and be like men expecting their master to return from the wedding reception, so that when he does come and knock [at the groom’s house, See note on Matt. 25:1-12], they will immediately open [the door] to him.
For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy, because I promised you in marriage to one husband, that I might present you to Christ as a pure virgin.