He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field,
Matthew 22:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet 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. |
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field,
be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks.
I feel a divine jealousy for you, for I promised you in marriage to one husband, to present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Carry out exactly the decision that they announce to you from the place that the Lord will choose, diligently observing everything they instruct you.