Matthew 22:1
New International Version
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:

New Living Translation
Jesus also told them other parables. He said,

English Standard Version
And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables:

Berean Literal Bible
And answering, Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,

King James Bible
And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,

New King James Version
And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said:

New American Standard Bible
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,

NASB 1995
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,

NASB 1977
And Jesus answered and spoke to them again in parables, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And Jesus answered and spoke to them again in parables, saying,

Amplified Bible
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables:

American Standard Version
And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying,

Contemporary English Version
Once again Jesus used stories to teach the people:

English Revised Version
And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Again Jesus used stories as illustrations when he spoke to them. He said,

Good News Translation
Jesus again used parables in talking to the people.

International Standard Version
Again Jesus spoke to them in parables. He said,

Majority Standard Bible
Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables:

NET Bible
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:

New Heart English Bible
Jesus answered and spoke again in parables to them, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jesus answered, and spoke to them again by parables, and said,

Weymouth New Testament
Again Jesus spoke to them in figurative language.

World English Bible
Jesus answered and spoke to them again in parables, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesus answering, again spoke to them in allegories, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
And answering, Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus answering, again spake to them in similes, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus, having answered, spake to them in parables, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
AND Jesus answering, spoke again in parables to them, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And responding, Jesus again spoke to them in parables, saying:

New American Bible
Jesus again in reply spoke to them in parables, saying,

New Revised Standard Version
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND Jesus answered again by parables, and said,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Again, Yeshua answered in a parable, and he said:
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Jesus answering, spoke to them again in parables, saying:

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus responding, again spoke to them in parables, saying,

Haweis New Testament
AND Jesus continuing his discourse, spake again to them in parables, saying,

Mace New Testament
And Jesus continued to speak to them in parables, and said,

Weymouth New Testament
Again Jesus spoke to them in figurative language.

Worrell New Testament
And Jesus, answering, again spake to them in parables, saying,

Worsley New Testament
And Jesus resuming his discourse spake unto them again in parables,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Parable of the Banquet
1Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: 2“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.…

Cross References
Luke 14:16-24
But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. / When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ / But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’ ...

Isaiah 5:1-7
I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. ...

Revelation 19:7-9
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Matthew 21:33-41
Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ...

Luke 20:9-19
Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed. / So he sent another servant, but they beat him and treated him shamefully, sending him away empty-handed. ...

Isaiah 25:6-9
On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine. / On this mountain He will swallow up the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; / He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken. ...

John 3:29
The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.

Hosea 2:19-20
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

Psalm 45:10-15
Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, / and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. / The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. ...

Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

Matthew 8:11-12
I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. / But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Romans 11:7-10
What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened, / as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” / And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. ...

Zephaniah 1:7-8
Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests. / “On the Day of the LORD’s sacrifice I will punish the princes, the sons of the king, and all who are dressed in foreign apparel.

Proverbs 9:1-6
Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. / She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. / She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city. ...

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables, and said,

Matthew 9:15-17
And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast…

Matthew 12:43-45
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none…

Matthew 13:3-11
And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; …

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Once again
This phrase indicates a continuation of Jesus' teaching method. The Greek word used here, "πάλιν" (palin), suggests repetition and persistence. Jesus often used repetition to emphasize important truths, ensuring His audience grasped the spiritual lessons He imparted. This reflects the patience and dedication of Christ in His ministry, continually reaching out to His listeners with the message of the Kingdom of God.

Jesus
The name "Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This name is significant as it encapsulates the mission of Christ—to bring salvation to humanity. In the context of this verse, Jesus is the central figure, the divine teacher whose words carry the authority and wisdom of God Himself. His teachings are not merely moral lessons but divine revelations intended to transform lives.

spoke
The Greek word "λαλέω" (laleo) is used here, which means to speak or to talk. This word emphasizes the act of communication, highlighting the importance of the spoken word in conveying truth. Jesus' speaking is an act of divine communication, where the Word of God is made accessible to human understanding. It underscores the power of spoken words in the ministry of Jesus, as He imparts wisdom and truth to His followers.

to them
This phrase refers to the audience of Jesus' teaching, which often included His disciples, the Pharisees, and the general public. The inclusivity of "them" signifies that Jesus' message was intended for all, regardless of social or religious standing. It reflects the universal nature of the Gospel, which is offered to every person, inviting them into a relationship with God.

in parables
The Greek word "παραβολαῖς" (parabolais) is used here, meaning parables or accounts with a deeper moral or spiritual lesson. Parables were a common teaching method in Jewish tradition, used to convey complex truths in a relatable manner. Jesus' use of parables served to reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven to those with open hearts while concealing them from those who were spiritually blind. This method of teaching invites listeners to engage deeply, to reflect, and to seek understanding beyond the surface.

XXII.

(1) And Jesus answered.--The word implies a connection of some kind with what has gone before. The parable was an answer, if not to spoken words, to the thoughts that were stirring in the minds of those who listened.

Verses 1-14. - Parable of the marriage of the king's son. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.) Verse 1. - Jesus answered and spake unto them. After they had heard our Lord's words at the end of the last chapter, the Pharisees, according to St. Mark, "left him, and went their way," so that this parable was spoken in the audience of the disciples and the attendant multitude alone, without the former disturbing element. This fact may account for its exhibiting certain merciful and gracious features, setting forth the privilege rather than the duty of obeying the gospel call. The term "answered" often does not signify a reply given to some distinct question, but is equivalent to "took occasion to observe" (comp. Matthew 11:25, etc.). Here the occasion was the insidious schemes of his enemies. Again. With reference to the two parables in the preceding chapter. Parables. The plural denotes the class to which the discourse belongs; or it may refer to the many parabolic details contained herein. Only one parable follows. This bears great resemblance to the parable of the great supper (Luke 14.), which, however, was spoken at an earlier period, in another locality, and with a different object, and disagrees in many details, especially in the absence of the wedding garment. Christ, doubtless, often repeated his parables with variations in particulars to suit time, audiences, and circumstances.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Once]
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

again,
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

spoke
ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

to them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

parables:
παραβολαῖς (parabolais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3850: From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.


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