Matthew 22:12

New Century Version

The king said, ‘Friend, how were you allowed to come in here? You are not dressed for a wedding.’ But the man said nothing.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not judge before the right time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light things that are now hidden in darkness, and will make known the secret purposes of people’s hearts. Then God will praise each one of them.

Matthew 20:13

But the man who owned the vineyard said to one of those workers, ‘Friend, I am being fair to you. You agreed to work for one coin.

Job 5:16

So the poor have hope, while those who are unfair are silenced.

1 Samuel 2:9

He protects those who are loyal to him, but evil people will be silenced in darkness. Power is not the key to success.

Titus 3:11

You can know that such people are evil and sinful; their own sins prove them wrong.

Matthew 26:50

Jesus answered, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then the people came and grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

Jeremiah 2:26

“A thief is ashamed when someone catches him stealing. In the same way, the family of Israel is ashamed— they, their kings, their officers, their priests, and their prophets.

Jeremiah 2:23

“How can you say to me, ‘I am not guilty. I have not worshiped the Baal idols’? Look at the things you did in the valley. Think about what you have done. You are like a she-camel in mating season that runs from place to place.

Psalm 107:42

Good people see this and are happy, but the wicked say nothing.

Romans 3:19

We know that the law’s commands are for those who have the law. This stops all excuses and brings the whole world under God’s judgment,

Matthew 5:20

I tell you that if you are no more obedient than the teachers of the law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.