Matthew 22:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The rest of them grabbed his servants, treated them horribly, and killed them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some people respond to kindness with violence, and that says everything about their hearts.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of Jesus' parable in Matthew 22, this verse is part of the story of a king preparing a wedding banquet for his son, where some invited guests violently mistreated and killed the servants sent to summon them. This parable serves as an allegory for how the people of Israel, particularly their leaders, historically rejected and persecuted the prophets God sent to call them to repentance. It ultimately foreshadows the rejection of Jesus and His message by the religious authorities of His time.

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