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So he sent his servants out to call everyone who was already invited to the wedding, but they straight up refused to come.
Even when you're personally invited to something amazing, you can still choose to miss out.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22, where Jesus uses a story about a king hosting a feast for his son to illustrate God's invitation to His people. In the biblical narrative, the king's servants represent the prophets and messengers sent by God to call Israel, but the invited guests' refusal symbolizes the historical rejection of these divine calls by the Jewish leaders and people. This parable was likely spoken by Jesus during His ministry in Jerusalem, addressing the religious authorities who were opposing Him.