Jesus replied with this story:“ A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations.

耶稣对他说：“有一人摆设大筵席，请了许多客。

耶稣对他说：“有人摆设大宴席，请了许多客人。

耶稣对他说：“有人摆设大宴席，请了许多客人。

于是，耶稣对他说：“有一个人大摆宴席，邀请了许多客人。

耶稣对他说：“有一个人大摆筵席，请了许多客人。

耶稣对他说：“有一个人预备盛大的宴席，邀请了许多人。

耶穌對他說：「有一人擺設大筵席，請了許多客。

耶穌對他說：「有人擺設大宴席，請了許多客人。

耶穌對他說：「有人擺設大宴席，請了許多客人。

於是，耶穌對他說：「有一個人大擺宴席，邀請了許多客人。

耶穌對他說：“有一個人大擺筵席，請了許多客人。

耶穌對他說：『有一個人辦大筵席，請了許多人。

耶穌對他說：「有一個人預備盛大的宴席，邀請了許多人。

耶穌曰、或設大筵、所請者眾、

耶穌曰、或設大筵、所請甚多、

耶穌設喻曰、或設大筵、所請甚多、

耶穌答曰：『昔有人、設盛筵、柬請多賓、

Jesus replied:“ A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests.

Jesus replied,“ A certain man was preparing a great banquet. He invited many guests.

But he said to him,“ A man once gave a great banquet and invited many.

Then he told him,“ A man was giving a large banquet and invited many.

But He said to him,“ A man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many;

Then He said to him,“ A certain man gave a great supper and invited many,

But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many:

Then He told him:“ A man was giving a large banquet and invited many.

Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:

But Jesus said to him,“ A man once gave a great banquet and invited many guests.

But he said to him,“ A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people.

“ The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son.When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come!“ So he sent other servants to tell them,‘ The feast has been prepared. The bulls and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the banquet!’But the guests he had invited ignored them and went their own way, one to his farm, another to his business.Others seized his messengers and insulted them and killed them.“ The king was furious, and he sent out his army to destroy the murderers and burn their town.And he said to his servants,‘ The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren’t worthy of the honor.Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.’So the servants brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike, and the banquet hall was filled with guests.“ But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn’t wearing the proper clothes for a wedding.‘ Friend,’ he asked,‘ how is it that you are here without wedding clothes?’ But the man had no reply.Then the king said to his aides,‘ Bind his hands and feet and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’“ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

In Jerusalem, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well aged wine and choice meat.There he will remove the cloud of gloom, the shadow of death that hangs over the earth.

“ Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free!Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food.“ Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.See how I used him to display my power among the peoples. I made him a leader among the nations.You also will command nations you do not know, and peoples unknown to you will come running to obey, because I, the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, have made you glorious.”Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.

“ Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.

Wisdom has built her house; she has carved its seven columns.She has prepared a great banquet, mixed the wines, and set the table.

I have entered my garden, my treasure, my bride! I gather myrrh with my spices and eat honeycomb with my honey. I drink wine with my milk. Oh, lover and beloved, eat and drink! Yes, drink deeply of your love!

They will come home and sing songs of joy on the heights of Jerusalem. They will be radiant because of the Lord’s good gifts— the abundant crops of grain, new wine, and olive oil, and the healthy flocks and herds. Their life will be like a watered garden, and all their sorrows will be gone.The young women will dance for joy, and the men— old and young— will join in the celebration. I will turn their mourning into joy. I will comfort them and exchange their sorrow for rejoicing.The priests will enjoy abundance, and my people will feast on my good gifts. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

The Spirit and the bride say,“ Come.” Let anyone who hears this say,“ Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.

Jesus replied with this story:“ A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations.When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests,‘ Come, the banquet is ready.’But they all began making excuses. One said,‘ I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me.’Another said,‘ I have just bought five pairs of oxen, and I want to try them out. Please excuse me.’Another said,‘ I just got married, so I can’t come.’“ The servant returned and told his master what they had said. His master was furious and said,‘ Go quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and invite the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’After the servant had done this, he reported,‘ There is still room for more.’So his master said,‘ Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.For none of those I first invited will get even the smallest taste of my banquet.’”

The people of Israel will become like mighty warriors, and their hearts will be made happy as if by wine. Their children, too, will see it and be glad; their hearts will rejoice in the Lord.

And then he told them,“ Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.