World English Bible
"and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast, but they would not come."
— Matthew 22:3, World English Bible
“And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.”
“and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the marriage feast: and they would not come. ”
“He sent his slaves to summon those who had been invited to the banquet, but they would not come.”
“And he sent his servants to call them that were invited to the marriage: and they would not come.”
“And sent out his servants to get in the guests to the feast: and they would not come.”
“And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.”
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!"'
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
and the rest grabbed his servants, and treated them shamefully, and killed them.