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.

Cross References

Matthew 13:24

[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,

2 Corinthians 11:2

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.

Matthew 22:1

Jesus again spoke in parables to them [i.e., the Jewish leaders], saying,

Luke 12:36

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.

John 2:2

and Jesus and His disciples had been invited to it also.