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Matthew 22:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The kingdom of heaven is like what happened when a king gave a wedding banquet for his son.

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Jesus then told them this story: The kingdom of heaven is like what happened when a farmer scattered good seed in a field.

Once again Jesus used stories to teach the people:

just like those servants who wait up for their master to return from a wedding feast. As soon as he comes and knocks, they open the door for him.

Jesus and his disciples had also been invited and were there.

I am as concerned about you as God is. You were like a virgin bride I had chosen only for Christ.