Matthew 22:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

The king asked, “Friend, why didn't you wear proper clothes for the wedding?” But the guest had no excuse.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don't judge anyone until the Lord returns. He will show what is hidden in the dark and what is in everyone's heart. Then God will be the one who praises each of us.

Matthew 20:13

The owner answered one of them, “Friend, I didn't cheat you. I paid you exactly what we agreed on.

Job 5:16

The poor are filled with hope, and injustice is silenced.

1 Samuel 2:9

You protect your loyal people, but everyone who is evil will die in darkness. We cannot win a victory by our own strength.

Titus 3:11

You know their minds are twisted, and their own sins show how guilty they are.

Matthew 26:50

Jesus replied, “My friend, do what you came for.” The men grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

Jeremiah 2:26

You and your leaders are more disgraceful than thieves— you and your kings, your priests and prophets

Jeremiah 2:23

You deny your sins and say, “We aren't unclean. We haven't worshiped Baal.” But think about what you do in Hinnom Valley. You run back and forth like young camels, as you rush to worship one idol after another.

Psalm 107:42

You will see this because you obey the Lord, but everyone who is wicked will be silenced.

Romans 3:19

We know that everything in the Law was written for those who are under its power. The Law says these things to stop anyone from making excuses and to let God show that the whole world is guilty.

Matthew 5:20

You must obey God's commands better than the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law obey them. If you don't, I promise you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.