Matthew 22:8

Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 22:8

BSB

Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited were not worthy.

AKJV

Then said he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

CPDV

Then he said to his servants: 'The wedding, indeed, has been prepared. But those who were invited were not worthy.

ERV

Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they that were bidden were not worthy.

NHEB

"Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready, but those who were invited weren't worthy.

SMT

Then says he to his servants, Truly the nuptial feast is prepared, and those called were not worthy.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 22:8

ThenG5119AdverbsaithheG3004VerbtohisG846 servantsG3303TheweddingG1062Noun Masculine isG2076Verb readyG2092Adjective butG1161ConjunctiontheywhichwerebiddenG2564Verb wereG2258Verb notG3756 worthyG514Adjective

Commentary for Matthew 22:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 22:8

Summary

King invites worthy replacements to now-ready feast

Event

King opens feast to new worthy guests

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD