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Matthew 22:2 kjva — The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,"

— Matthew 22:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 22 — Context

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And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,

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The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

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And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

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Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

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But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

Matthew 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 22:2 say?
Matthew 22:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,”
Where is Matthew 22:2 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 2.
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 22:2.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:2 in?
Matthew 22:2 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 22:2?
Matthew 22:2 reads (KJVA): “The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,” 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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