Matthew 22:6 bbe — And the rest put violent hands on his servants, and did evil to them, and put them to death.

Bible in Basic English

"And the rest put violent hands on his servants, and did evil to them, and put them to death."

— Matthew 22:6, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 22:6 in Other Translations

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Matthew 22 — Context

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And sent out his servants to get in the guests to the feast: and they would not come.

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Again he sent out other servants, with orders to say to the guests, See, I have made ready my feast: my oxen and my fat beasts have been put to death, and all things are ready: come to the feast.

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But they gave no attention, and went about their business, one to his farm, another to his trade:

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And the rest put violent hands on his servants, and did evil to them, and put them to death.

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But the king was angry; and he sent his armies, and those who had put his servants to death he gave to destruction, burning down their town with fire.

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Then he said to his servants, The feast is ready but the guests were not good enough.

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Go then to the cross-roads, and get all those whom you see to come to the bride-feast.

Matthew 22:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 22:6 say?
Matthew 22:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the rest put violent hands on his servants, and did evil to them, and put them to death.”
Where is Matthew 22:6 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 6.
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 22:6.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:6 in?
Matthew 22:6 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 22:6?
Matthew 22:6 reads (BBE): “And the rest put violent hands on his servants, and did evil to them, and put them to death.” 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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