Matthew 22:3

He sent his servants to call those who had been invited to the wedding, but they refused to come.

1 Samuel 9:13

When you come into town you can find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. For the people don't eat until he arrives, because he must bless the sacrifice and then after that those who are invited will eat. So go up right now because you can find him now."

Psalm 68:11

The Lord issues a command. Numerous are the women who announce the news:

Psalm 81:10-12

I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, open your mouth that I may fill it.

Proverbs 1:24-32

"Because I called out to you and you refused to respond I appealed, but no one paid attention

Proverbs 9:1-3

Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out her seven pillars.

Isaiah 30:15

For this is what the LORD GOD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest you will be saved; in staying calm and trusting will be your strength. But you refused.

Isaiah 55:1-2

"Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters! Also, you that have no money, come, buy, and eat! Come! Buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Jeremiah 6:16-17

This is what the LORD says: "Stand beside the roads and watch. Ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is. Walk in it and find rest for yourselves. But they said, "We won't walk in it!'

Jeremiah 25:4

Again and again, the LORD sent all his servants, the prophets, to you, but you wouldn't listen or even turn your ears in my direction to hear.

Jeremiah 35:15

I've sent you all my servants, the prophets, sending them again and again. I've said, "Each of you turn from his evil behavior and make your deeds right. Don't follow other gods to serve them. Then you will remain in the land that I gave to you and to your ancestors.' But you haven't paid attention and you haven't obeyed me.

Hosea 11:2

The more I called out to them, the farther they fled from me; they sacrificed to Baals, burning incense to carved images.

Hosea 11:7

My people are determined to turn away from me; though they call to the Most High, no one is worshiping.

Zephaniah 1:7

Remain silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, because the Day of the LORD approaches, and because the LORD has prepared a sacrifice for those whom he has invited to be consecrated.

Matthew 3:2

"Repent, because the kingdom from heaven is near!"

Matthew 10:6-7

Instead, go to the lost sheep of the nation of Israel.

Matthew 21:34

When harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenant farmers to collect his produce.

Matthew 23:37

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones to death those who have been sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Mark 6:7-11

He called the Twelve and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

Luke 9:1-6

Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases.

Luke 13:34

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones to death those who have been sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you people were unwilling!

Luke 14:15-17

Now one of those eating with him heard this and told him, "How blessed is the person who will eat in the kingdom of God!"

Luke 15:28

"Then the older son became angry and wouldn't go into the house. So his father came out and began to plead with him.

Luke 19:27

But as for these enemies of mine who didn't want me to be their king bring them here and slaughter them in my presence!'"

John 5:40

But you are not willing to come to me to have life.

Acts 13:45

But when the Jewish leaders saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to object to the statements made by Paul and even to abuse him.

Romans 10:21

But about Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and rebellious people."

Hebrews 12:25

See to it that you do not ignore the one who is speaking. For if the hearers did not escape when they ignored the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we turn away from the one who is from heaven!

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" Let everyone who hears this say, "Come!" Let everyone who is thirsty come! Let anyone who wants the water of life take it as a gift!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

General references

Bible References

That

1 Samuel 9:13
When you come into town you can find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. For the people don't eat until he arrives, because he must bless the sacrifice and then after that those who are invited will eat. So go up right now because you can find him now."
Zephaniah 1:7
Remain silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, because the Day of the LORD approaches, and because the LORD has prepared a sacrifice for those whom he has invited to be consecrated.

And they would not

Matthew 23:37
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones to death those who have been sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
Psalm 81:10
I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, open your mouth that I may fill it.
Proverbs 1:24
"Because I called out to you and you refused to respond I appealed, but no one paid attention
Isaiah 30:15
For this is what the LORD GOD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest you will be saved; in staying calm and trusting will be your strength. But you refused.
Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the LORD says: "Stand beside the roads and watch. Ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is. Walk in it and find rest for yourselves. But they said, "We won't walk in it!'
Hosea 11:2
The more I called out to them, the farther they fled from me; they sacrificed to Baals, burning incense to carved images.
Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones to death those who have been sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you people were unwilling!
Luke 15:28
"Then the older son became angry and wouldn't go into the house. So his father came out and began to plead with him.
Luke 19:27
But as for these enemies of mine who didn't want me to be their king bring them here and slaughter them in my presence!'"
John 5:40
But you are not willing to come to me to have life.
Acts 13:45
But when the Jewish leaders saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to object to the statements made by Paul and even to abuse him.
Romans 10:21
But about Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and rebellious people."
Hebrews 12:25
See to it that you do not ignore the one who is speaking. For if the hearers did not escape when they ignored the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we turn away from the one who is from heaven!

General references

Deuteronomy 17:10
carry out the verdict that was declared to you at the place that the LORD will choose. Carefully observe all of their instructions to you

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