Luke 12:36 Be like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding dinner. When he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.

12:36 NIrV

逐节对照

New International Reader's Version - Be like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding dinner. When he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
新标点和合本 - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到，叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 好像仆人等候自己的主人从婚宴上回来。他来叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 好像仆人等候自己的主人从婚宴上回来。他来叩门，就立刻给他开门。
当代译本 - 像奴仆们等候主人从婚宴回来。主人回来一叩门，奴仆就可以立即给他开门。
圣经新译本 - 像等候自己的主人从婚筵回来一样，好叫你们在主人回来敲门时，立刻给他开门。
中文标准译本 - 要像期待着主人从婚宴上回来的人那样；好在主人回来敲门的时候，能立刻为他开门。
现代标点和合本 - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本（拼音版） - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到叩门，就立刻给他开门。
New International Version - like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
English Standard Version - and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.
New Living Translation - as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.
Christian Standard Bible - You are to be like people waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
New American Standard Bible - You are also to be like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door for him when he comes and knocks.
New King James Version - and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately.
Amplified Bible - Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that when he comes and knocks they may immediately open the door for him.
American Standard Version - and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may straightway open unto him.
King James Version - And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
New English Translation - be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
World English Bible - Be like men watching for their lord, when he returns from the wedding feast; that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
新標點和合本 - 自己好像僕人等候主人從婚姻的筵席上回來。他來到，叩門，就立刻給他開門。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 好像僕人等候自己的主人從婚宴上回來。他來叩門，就立刻給他開門。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 好像僕人等候自己的主人從婚宴上回來。他來叩門，就立刻給他開門。
當代譯本 - 像奴僕們等候主人從婚宴回來。主人回來一叩門，奴僕就可以立即給他開門。
聖經新譯本 - 像等候自己的主人從婚筵回來一樣，好叫你們在主人回來敲門時，立刻給他開門。
呂振中譯本 - 也要像人等候着主人；主人從婚筵上散回、來敲門時、他們好立刻給他開。
中文標準譯本 - 要像期待著主人從婚宴上回來的人那樣；好在主人回來敲門的時候，能立刻為他開門。
現代標點和合本 - 自己好像僕人等候主人從婚姻的筵席上回來。他來到叩門，就立刻給他開門。
文理和合譯本 - 效人俟主自婚筵歸、至而叩門即為之啟也、
文理委辦譯本 - 效人候主、自昏筵歸、至而叩門、即可啟也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾當如人候其主人自婚筵歸、至而叩門、即為之啟、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 一如僕人延佇其主之歸自婚筵。至而叩門、立為之啟。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pórtense como siervos que esperan a que regrese su señor de un banquete de bodas, para abrirle la puerta tan pronto como él llegue y toque.
현대인의 성경 - 마치 주인이 결혼식에서 돌아와 문을 두드리면 곧 열어 주려고 기다리는 사람들처럼 하라.
Новый Русский Перевод - как у тех слуг, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придет и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Soyez comme des serviteurs qui attendent le retour de leur maître parti pour une noce. Dès qu’il arrive et qu’il frappe à la porte, ils lui ouvrent.
リビングバイブル - 主人が婚礼から戻るのを待っている人のように。こうしていれば、主人がノックすると同時に、戸を開けて迎えることができます。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ ὑμεῖς ὅμοιοι ἀνθρώποις προσδεχομένοις τὸν κύριον ἑαυτῶν πότε ἀναλύσῃ ἐκ τῶν γάμων, ἵνα ἐλθόντος καὶ κρούσαντος εὐθέως ἀνοίξωσιν αὐτῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ὑμεῖς ὅμοιοι ἀνθρώποις προσδεχομένοις τὸν κύριον ἑαυτῶν, πότε ἀναλύσῃ ἐκ τῶν γάμων, ἵνα ἐλθόντος καὶ κρούσαντος, εὐθέως ἀνοίξωσιν αὐτῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - como aqueles que esperam seu senhor voltar de um banquete de casamento; para que, quando ele chegar e bater, possam abrir-lhe a porta imediatamente.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - như đầy tớ chờ đợi chủ dự tiệc cưới về, khi chủ về đến và gõ cửa, lập tức mở cửa cho chủ.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เหมือนคนงานผู้คอยรับนายของตนซึ่งจะกลับจากงานเลี้ยงฉลองพิธีแต่งงาน เพื่อเมื่อนายกลับมาเคาะประตู เขาจะเปิดประตูรับนายได้ทันที
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เหมือนกับคนที่คอยนายกลับจากงานเลี้ยงสมรส เมื่อนายมาและเคาะประตู เขาจะได้เปิดให้นายได้ทันที

交叉引用

Genesis 49:18 - “Lord, I look to you to save me.
Song of Songs 5:5 - I got up to open the door for my love. My hands dripped with myrrh. It flowed from my fingers onto the handles of the lock.
Song of Songs 5:6 - I opened the door for my love. But he had left and was gone. My heart sank because he had left. I looked for him but didn’t find him. I called out to him, but he didn’t answer.
Matthew 24:42 - “So keep watch. You do not know on what day your Lord will come.
Matthew 24:43 - You must understand something. Suppose the owner of the house knew what time of night the robber was coming. Then he would have kept watch. He would not have let his house be broken into.
Matthew 24:44 - So you also must be ready. The Son of Man will come at an hour when you don’t expect him.
2 Peter 1:13 - I think it is right for me to remind you. It is right as long as I live in this tent. I’m talking about my body.
2 Peter 1:14 - I know my tent will soon be removed. Our Lord Jesus Christ has made that clear to me.
2 Peter 1:15 - I hope that you will always be able to remember these things after I’m gone. I will try very hard to see that you do.
Mark 13:34 - It’s like a man going away. He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge. Each one is given a task to do. He tells the one at the door to keep watch.
Mark 13:35 - “So keep watch! You do not know when the owner of the house will come back. It may be in the evening or at midnight. It may be when the rooster crows or at dawn.
Mark 13:36 - He may come suddenly. So do not let him find you sleeping.
Mark 13:37 - What I say to you, I say to everyone. ‘Watch!’ ”
Matthew 25:1 - “Here is what the kingdom of heaven will be like at that time. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.
Matthew 25:2 - Five of them were foolish. Five were wise.
Matthew 25:3 - The foolish ones took their lamps but didn’t take any olive oil with them.
Matthew 25:4 - The wise ones took oil in jars along with their lamps.
Matthew 25:5 - The groom did not come for a long time. So the bridesmaids all grew tired and fell asleep.
Matthew 25:6 - “At midnight someone cried out, ‘Here’s the groom! Come out to meet him!’
Matthew 25:7 - “Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready.
Matthew 25:8 - The foolish ones said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your oil. Our lamps are going out.’
Matthew 25:9 - “ ‘No,’ they replied. ‘There may not be enough for all of us. Instead, go to those who sell oil. Buy some for yourselves.’
Matthew 25:10 - “So they went to buy the oil. But while they were on their way, the groom arrived. The bridesmaids who were ready went in with him to the wedding dinner. Then the door was shut.
Matthew 25:11 - “Later, the other bridesmaids also came. ‘Sir! Sir!’ they said. ‘Open the door for us!’
Matthew 25:12 - “But he replied, ‘What I’m about to tell you is true. I don’t know you.’
Matthew 25:13 - “So keep watch. You do not know the day or the hour that the groom will come.
Luke 2:25 - In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God’s promise to Israel to come true. The Holy Spirit was with him.
Luke 2:26 - The Spirit had told Simeon that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
Luke 2:27 - The Spirit led him into the temple courtyard. Then Jesus’ parents brought the child in. They came to do for him what the Law required.
Luke 2:28 - Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,
Luke 2:29 - “Lord, you are the King over all. Now let me, your servant, go in peace. That is what you promised.
Luke 2:30 - My eyes have seen your salvation.
James 5:7 - Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes. See how the farmer waits for the land to produce its rich crop. See how patient the farmer is for the fall and spring rains.
James 5:8 - You too must be patient. You must remain strong. The Lord will soon come back.
Jude 1:20 - But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Let the Holy Spirit guide and help you when you pray.
Jude 1:21 - And by doing these things, remain in God’s love as you wait. You are waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.
Lamentations 3:25 - The Lord is good to those who put their hope in him. He is good to those who look to him.
Lamentations 3:26 - It is good when people wait quietly for the Lord to save them.
Matthew 22:1 - Jesus told them more stories. He said,
Matthew 22:2 - “Here is what the kingdom of heaven is like. A king prepared a wedding dinner for his son.
Matthew 22:3 - He sent his slaves to those who had been invited to the dinner. The slaves told them to come. But they refused.
Matthew 22:4 - “Then he sent some more slaves. He said, ‘Tell those who were invited that I have prepared my dinner. I have killed my oxen and my fattest cattle. Everything is ready. Come to the wedding dinner.’
Matthew 22:5 - “But the people paid no attention. One went away to his field. Another went away to his business.
Matthew 22:6 - The rest grabbed his slaves. They treated them badly and then killed them.
Matthew 22:7 - The king became very angry. He sent his army to destroy them. They killed those murderers and burned their city.
Matthew 22:8 - “Then the king said to his slaves, ‘The wedding dinner is ready. But those I invited were not fit to come.
Matthew 22:9 - So go to the street corners. Invite to the dinner anyone you can find.’
Matthew 22:10 - So the slaves went out into the streets. They gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good. Soon the wedding hall was filled with guests.
Matthew 22:11 - “The king came in to see the guests. He noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.
Matthew 22:12 - ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ The man couldn’t think of anything to say.
Matthew 22:13 - “Then the king told his slaves, ‘Tie up his hands and feet. Throw him outside into the darkness. Out there people will weep and grind their teeth.’
Matthew 22:14 - “Many are invited, but few are chosen.”
Isaiah 64:4 - No one’s ears have ever heard of a God like you. No one’s eyes have ever seen a God who is greater than you. No God but you acts for the good of those who trust in him.
Revelation 3:20 - Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in. I will eat with that person, and they will eat with me.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New International Reader's Version - Be like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding dinner. When he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
新标点和合本 - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到，叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 好像仆人等候自己的主人从婚宴上回来。他来叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 好像仆人等候自己的主人从婚宴上回来。他来叩门，就立刻给他开门。
当代译本 - 像奴仆们等候主人从婚宴回来。主人回来一叩门，奴仆就可以立即给他开门。
圣经新译本 - 像等候自己的主人从婚筵回来一样，好叫你们在主人回来敲门时，立刻给他开门。
中文标准译本 - 要像期待着主人从婚宴上回来的人那样；好在主人回来敲门的时候，能立刻为他开门。
现代标点和合本 - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本（拼音版） - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到叩门，就立刻给他开门。
New International Version - like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
English Standard Version - and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.
New Living Translation - as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.
Christian Standard Bible - You are to be like people waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
New American Standard Bible - You are also to be like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door for him when he comes and knocks.
New King James Version - and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately.
Amplified Bible - Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that when he comes and knocks they may immediately open the door for him.
American Standard Version - and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may straightway open unto him.
King James Version - And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
New English Translation - be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
World English Bible - Be like men watching for their lord, when he returns from the wedding feast; that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
新標點和合本 - 自己好像僕人等候主人從婚姻的筵席上回來。他來到，叩門，就立刻給他開門。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 好像僕人等候自己的主人從婚宴上回來。他來叩門，就立刻給他開門。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 好像僕人等候自己的主人從婚宴上回來。他來叩門，就立刻給他開門。
當代譯本 - 像奴僕們等候主人從婚宴回來。主人回來一叩門，奴僕就可以立即給他開門。
聖經新譯本 - 像等候自己的主人從婚筵回來一樣，好叫你們在主人回來敲門時，立刻給他開門。
呂振中譯本 - 也要像人等候着主人；主人從婚筵上散回、來敲門時、他們好立刻給他開。
中文標準譯本 - 要像期待著主人從婚宴上回來的人那樣；好在主人回來敲門的時候，能立刻為他開門。
現代標點和合本 - 自己好像僕人等候主人從婚姻的筵席上回來。他來到叩門，就立刻給他開門。
文理和合譯本 - 效人俟主自婚筵歸、至而叩門即為之啟也、
文理委辦譯本 - 效人候主、自昏筵歸、至而叩門、即可啟也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾當如人候其主人自婚筵歸、至而叩門、即為之啟、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 一如僕人延佇其主之歸自婚筵。至而叩門、立為之啟。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pórtense como siervos que esperan a que regrese su señor de un banquete de bodas, para abrirle la puerta tan pronto como él llegue y toque.
현대인의 성경 - 마치 주인이 결혼식에서 돌아와 문을 두드리면 곧 열어 주려고 기다리는 사람들처럼 하라.
Новый Русский Перевод - как у тех слуг, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придет и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Soyez comme des serviteurs qui attendent le retour de leur maître parti pour une noce. Dès qu’il arrive et qu’il frappe à la porte, ils lui ouvrent.
リビングバイブル - 主人が婚礼から戻るのを待っている人のように。こうしていれば、主人がノックすると同時に、戸を開けて迎えることができます。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ ὑμεῖς ὅμοιοι ἀνθρώποις προσδεχομένοις τὸν κύριον ἑαυτῶν πότε ἀναλύσῃ ἐκ τῶν γάμων, ἵνα ἐλθόντος καὶ κρούσαντος εὐθέως ἀνοίξωσιν αὐτῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ὑμεῖς ὅμοιοι ἀνθρώποις προσδεχομένοις τὸν κύριον ἑαυτῶν, πότε ἀναλύσῃ ἐκ τῶν γάμων, ἵνα ἐλθόντος καὶ κρούσαντος, εὐθέως ἀνοίξωσιν αὐτῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - como aqueles que esperam seu senhor voltar de um banquete de casamento; para que, quando ele chegar e bater, possam abrir-lhe a porta imediatamente.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - như đầy tớ chờ đợi chủ dự tiệc cưới về, khi chủ về đến và gõ cửa, lập tức mở cửa cho chủ.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เหมือนคนงานผู้คอยรับนายของตนซึ่งจะกลับจากงานเลี้ยงฉลองพิธีแต่งงาน เพื่อเมื่อนายกลับมาเคาะประตู เขาจะเปิดประตูรับนายได้ทันที
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เหมือนกับคนที่คอยนายกลับจากงานเลี้ยงสมรส เมื่อนายมาและเคาะประตู เขาจะได้เปิดให้นายได้ทันที

Genesis 49:18 - “Lord, I look to you to save me.
Song of Songs 5:5 - I got up to open the door for my love. My hands dripped with myrrh. It flowed from my fingers onto the handles of the lock.
Song of Songs 5:6 - I opened the door for my love. But he had left and was gone. My heart sank because he had left. I looked for him but didn’t find him. I called out to him, but he didn’t answer.
Matthew 24:42 - “So keep watch. You do not know on what day your Lord will come.
Matthew 24:43 - You must understand something. Suppose the owner of the house knew what time of night the robber was coming. Then he would have kept watch. He would not have let his house be broken into.
Matthew 24:44 - So you also must be ready. The Son of Man will come at an hour when you don’t expect him.
2 Peter 1:13 - I think it is right for me to remind you. It is right as long as I live in this tent. I’m talking about my body.
2 Peter 1:14 - I know my tent will soon be removed. Our Lord Jesus Christ has made that clear to me.
2 Peter 1:15 - I hope that you will always be able to remember these things after I’m gone. I will try very hard to see that you do.
Mark 13:34 - It’s like a man going away. He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge. Each one is given a task to do. He tells the one at the door to keep watch.
Mark 13:35 - “So keep watch! You do not know when the owner of the house will come back. It may be in the evening or at midnight. It may be when the rooster crows or at dawn.
Mark 13:36 - He may come suddenly. So do not let him find you sleeping.
Mark 13:37 - What I say to you, I say to everyone. ‘Watch!’ ”
Matthew 25:1 - “Here is what the kingdom of heaven will be like at that time. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.
Matthew 25:2 - Five of them were foolish. Five were wise.
Matthew 25:3 - The foolish ones took their lamps but didn’t take any olive oil with them.
Matthew 25:4 - The wise ones took oil in jars along with their lamps.
Matthew 25:5 - The groom did not come for a long time. So the bridesmaids all grew tired and fell asleep.
Matthew 25:6 - “At midnight someone cried out, ‘Here’s the groom! Come out to meet him!’
Matthew 25:7 - “Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready.
Matthew 25:8 - The foolish ones said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your oil. Our lamps are going out.’
Matthew 25:9 - “ ‘No,’ they replied. ‘There may not be enough for all of us. Instead, go to those who sell oil. Buy some for yourselves.’
Matthew 25:10 - “So they went to buy the oil. But while they were on their way, the groom arrived. The bridesmaids who were ready went in with him to the wedding dinner. Then the door was shut.
Matthew 25:11 - “Later, the other bridesmaids also came. ‘Sir! Sir!’ they said. ‘Open the door for us!’
Matthew 25:12 - “But he replied, ‘What I’m about to tell you is true. I don’t know you.’
Matthew 25:13 - “So keep watch. You do not know the day or the hour that the groom will come.
Luke 2:25 - In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God’s promise to Israel to come true. The Holy Spirit was with him.
Luke 2:26 - The Spirit had told Simeon that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
Luke 2:27 - The Spirit led him into the temple courtyard. Then Jesus’ parents brought the child in. They came to do for him what the Law required.
Luke 2:28 - Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,
Luke 2:29 - “Lord, you are the King over all. Now let me, your servant, go in peace. That is what you promised.
Luke 2:30 - My eyes have seen your salvation.
James 5:7 - Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes. See how the farmer waits for the land to produce its rich crop. See how patient the farmer is for the fall and spring rains.
James 5:8 - You too must be patient. You must remain strong. The Lord will soon come back.
Jude 1:20 - But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Let the Holy Spirit guide and help you when you pray.
Jude 1:21 - And by doing these things, remain in God’s love as you wait. You are waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.
Lamentations 3:25 - The Lord is good to those who put their hope in him. He is good to those who look to him.
Lamentations 3:26 - It is good when people wait quietly for the Lord to save them.
Matthew 22:1 - Jesus told them more stories. He said,
Matthew 22:2 - “Here is what the kingdom of heaven is like. A king prepared a wedding dinner for his son.
Matthew 22:3 - He sent his slaves to those who had been invited to the dinner. The slaves told them to come. But they refused.
Matthew 22:4 - “Then he sent some more slaves. He said, ‘Tell those who were invited that I have prepared my dinner. I have killed my oxen and my fattest cattle. Everything is ready. Come to the wedding dinner.’
Matthew 22:5 - “But the people paid no attention. One went away to his field. Another went away to his business.
Matthew 22:6 - The rest grabbed his slaves. They treated them badly and then killed them.
Matthew 22:7 - The king became very angry. He sent his army to destroy them. They killed those murderers and burned their city.
Matthew 22:8 - “Then the king said to his slaves, ‘The wedding dinner is ready. But those I invited were not fit to come.
Matthew 22:9 - So go to the street corners. Invite to the dinner anyone you can find.’
Matthew 22:10 - So the slaves went out into the streets. They gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good. Soon the wedding hall was filled with guests.
Matthew 22:11 - “The king came in to see the guests. He noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.
Matthew 22:12 - ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ The man couldn’t think of anything to say.
Matthew 22:13 - “Then the king told his slaves, ‘Tie up his hands and feet. Throw him outside into the darkness. Out there people will weep and grind their teeth.’
Matthew 22:14 - “Many are invited, but few are chosen.”
Isaiah 64:4 - No one’s ears have ever heard of a God like you. No one’s eyes have ever seen a God who is greater than you. No God but you acts for the good of those who trust in him.
Revelation 3:20 - Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in. I will eat with that person, and they will eat with me.