Matthew 22:12

The Passion Translation

So he said, ‘My friend, how is it that you’re here and you’re not wearing your wedding garment?’ But the man was speechless.

Cross References

Psalm 107:42

The lovers of God will rejoice when they see this. Good men are glad when the evil ones are silenced.

Jeremiah 2:23

“How dare you say, ‘I have not defiled myself. I’ve not chased after false gods.’ Look how you behaved badly in the valley. Don’t you realize what you’ve done? You’re like a restless wild camel running loose

Jeremiah 2:26

“Just as a thief is ashamed when caught in the act, so all Israel will be shamed— your kings and princes, your prophets and priests.

Matthew 20:13

“The landowner replied, ‘Friends, I’m not being unfair—I’m doing exactly what I said. Didn’t you agree to work for the standard wage?

Matthew 26:50

“My beloved friend,” Jesus said, “is this why you’ve come?” Then the armed men seized Jesus to arrest him.

Matthew 5:20

For I tell you, unless your lives are more pure and full of integrity than the religious scholars and the Pharisees, you will never enter heaven’s kingdom.”

Romans 3:19

Now, we realize that everything the law says is addressed to those who are under its authority. This is for two reasons: So that every excuse will be silenced, with no boasting of innocence. And so that the entire world will be held accountable to God’s standards.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So resist the temptation to pronounce premature judgment on anything before the appointed time when all will be fully revealed. Instead, wait until the Lord makes his appearance, for he will bring all that is hidden in darkness to light and unveil every secret motive of everyone’s heart. Then, when the whole truth is known, each will receive praise from God.

Titus 3:11

For you know that such a one is entwined with his sin and stands self-condemned.