Matthew 22:4 net — Again he sent other slaves, saying,‘Tell those who have been invited,“Look! The feast I have prepared for you is ready.…

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"Again he sent other slaves, saying,‘Tell those who have been invited,“Look! The feast I have prepared for you is ready. My oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.”’"

— Matthew 22:4, NET Bible

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Matthew 22 — Context

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The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:

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“The kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son.

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He sent his slaves to summon those who had been invited to the banquet, but they would not come.

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Again he sent other slaves, saying,‘Tell those who have been invited,“Look! The feast I have prepared for you is ready. My oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.”’

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But they were indifferent and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.

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The rest seized his slaves, insolently mistreated them, and killed them.

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The king was furious! He sent his soldiers, and they put those murderers to death and set their city on fire.

Matthew 22:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:4 say?
Matthew 22:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Again he sent other slaves, saying,‘Tell those who have been invited,“Look! The feast I have prepared for you is ready. My oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.”’”
Where is Matthew 22:4 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 4.
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 22:4.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:4 in?
Matthew 22:4 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 22:4?
Matthew 22:4 reads (NET): “Again he sent other slaves, saying,‘Tell those who have been invited,“Look! The feast I have prepared for you is ready. My oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.”’” 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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