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Matthew 22:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So he sent out more servants with this message: 'Tell everyone who's invited that I've got everything ready, the best meat is cooked, the feast is prepared, everything's perfect. Come to the wedding!'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God keeps inviting you to the party even when you don't show up the first time.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Feast as part of His teachings to the religious leaders in Jerusalem, illustrating how God extends His invitation to His kingdom through the prophets and ultimately through Christ. This verse depicts the king, symbolizing God, sending additional servants to urge the originally invited guests, representing the people of Israel, to attend the feast, emphasizing that everything is fully prepared. The parable reflects the historical rejection of God's messengers by the Jewish leaders during Jesus' time, highlighting the urgency and readiness of God's offer.

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