Matthew 22:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Job 5:16

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

Psalm 107:42

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

Jeremiah 2:23

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

Jeremiah 2:26

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

Matthew 20:13

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

Matthew 26:50

Jesus replied, “My friend, why are you here?” The men grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

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 that you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.

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.

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.

Titus 3:11

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

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.