Matthew 22:2 nasb — "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.

NASB

""The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son."

— Matthew 22:2, NASB

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KJV
“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,”
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ASV
“The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son, ”
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WEB
“"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son,”
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NET
““The kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son.”
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DRB
“The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king who made a marriage for his son.”
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BBE
“The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king, who made a feast when his son was married,”
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KJVA
“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,”
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Matthew 22 — Context

Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,

"The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.

"And he sent out his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding feast, and they were unwilling to come.

"Again he sent out other slaves saying, 'Tell those who have been invited, "Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fattened livestock are all butchered and everything is ready; come to the wedding feast."'

"But they paid no attention and went their way, one to his own farm, another to his business,

Matthew 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:2 say?

Matthew 22:2 in the NASB reads: “"The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast 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 (NASB): “"The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast 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.

Matthew 22:2 nasb — "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.

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