Matthew 22:2

Matthew 22:1 web — Jesus answered and spoke again in parables to them, saying,

World English Bible

"Jesus answered and spoke again in parables to them, saying,"

— Matthew 22:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,”
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ASV
“And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying, ”
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NET
“The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:”
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DRB
“And Jesus answering, spoke again in parables to them, saying:”
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BBE
“And Jesus, talking to them again in stories, said:”
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KJVA
“And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,”
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Matthew 22 — Context

Jesus answered and spoke again in parables to them, saying,

"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son,

and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast, but they would not come.

Again he sent out other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are invited, "Behold, I have prepared my dinner. My cattle and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the marriage feast!"'

Matthew 22:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:1 say?

Matthew 22:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Jesus answered and spoke again in parables to them, saying,”

Where is Matthew 22:1 in the Bible?

Matthew 22:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 1.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 22:1.

What translation should I read Matthew 22:1 in?

Matthew 22:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 22:1?

Matthew 22:1 reads (WEB): “Jesus answered and spoke again in parables to them, saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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Matthew 22 — Context

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