Matthew 22:3

He sent out his slaves to summon those invited to the banquet, but they didn’t want to come.

1 Samuel 9:13

If you go quickly, you can catch up with him before he goes to the high place to eat. The people won’t eat until he comes because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests can eat. Go up immediately—you can find him now.”

Psalm 68:11

The Lord gave the command;
a great company of women brought the good news:

Psalm 81:10-12

I am Yahweh your God,
who brought you up from the land of Egypt.
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.

Proverbs 1:24-32

Since I called out and you refused,
extended my hand and no one paid attention,

Proverbs 9:1-3

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

Isaiah 30:15

For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said:
“You will be delivered by returning and resting;
your strength will lie in quiet confidence.
But you are not willing.”

Isaiah 55:1-2

“Come, everyone who is thirsty,
come to the waters;
and you without money,
come, buy, and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost!

Jeremiah 6:16-17

This is what the Lord says:

Stand by the roadways and look.
Ask about the ancient paths:
Which is the way to what is good?
Then take it
and find rest for yourselves.
But they protested, “We won’t!”

Jeremiah 25:4

The Lord sent all His servants the prophets to you time and time again, but you have not obeyed or even paid attention.

Jeremiah 35:15

Time and time again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: Turn, each one from his evil way of life, and correct your actions. Stop following other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I gave you and your ancestors. But you would not pay attention or obey Me.

Hosea 11:2

The more they called them,
the more they departed from Me.
They kept sacrificing to the Baals
and burning offerings to idols.

Hosea 11:7

My people are bent on turning from Me.
Though they call to Him on high,
He will not exalt them at all.

Zephaniah 1:7

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.

Matthew 3:2

and saying, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!”

Matthew 10:6-7

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

Matthew 21:34

When the grape harvest drew near, he sent his slaves to the farmers to collect his fruit.

Matthew 23:37

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem! She who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, yet you were not willing!

Mark 6:7-11

He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs and gave them authority over unclean spirits.

Luke 9:1-6

Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases.

Luke 13:34

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem! She who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!

Luke 14:15-17

When one of those who reclined at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, “The one who will eat bread in the kingdom of God is blessed!”

Luke 15:28

“Then he became angry and didn’t want to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.

Luke 19:27

But bring here these enemies of mine, who did not want me to rule over them, and slaughter them in my presence.’”

John 5:40

And you are not willing to come to Me so that you may have life.

Acts 13:45

But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to oppose what Paul was saying by insulting him.

Romans 10:21

But to Israel he says: All day long I have spread out My hands to a disobedient and defiant people.

Hebrews 12:25

Make sure that you do not reject the One who speaks. For if they did not escape when they rejected Him who warned them on earth, even less will we if we turn away from Him who warns us from heaven.

Revelation 22:17

Both the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Anyone who hears should say, “Come!” And the one who is thirsty should come. Whoever desires should take the living water 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
If you go quickly, you can catch up with him before he goes to the high place to eat. The people won’t eat until he comes because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests can eat. Go up immediately—you can find him now.”
Zephaniah 1:7
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.

And they would not

Matthew 23:37
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem! She who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, yet you were not willing!
Psalm 81:10
I am Yahweh your God,
who brought you up from the land of Egypt.
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
Proverbs 1:24
Since I called out and you refused,
extended my hand and no one paid attention,
Isaiah 30:15
For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said:
“You will be delivered by returning and resting;
your strength will lie in quiet confidence.
But you are not willing.”
Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the Lord says:

Stand by the roadways and look.
Ask about the ancient paths:
Which is the way to what is good?
Then take it
and find rest for yourselves.
But they protested, “We won’t!”
Hosea 11:2
The more they called them,
the more they departed from Me.
They kept sacrificing to the Baals
and burning offerings to idols.
Luke 13:34
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem! She who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!
Luke 15:28
“Then he became angry and didn’t want to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.
Luke 19:27
But bring here these enemies of mine, who did not want me to rule over them, and slaughter them in my presence.’”
John 5:40
And you are not willing to come to Me so that you may have life.
Acts 13:45
But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to oppose what Paul was saying by insulting him.
Romans 10:21
But to Israel he says: All day long I have spread out My hands to a disobedient and defiant people.
Hebrews 12:25
Make sure that you do not reject the One who speaks. For if they did not escape when they rejected Him who warned them on earth, even less will we if we turn away from Him who warns us from heaven.

General references

Deuteronomy 17:10
You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the Lord chooses. Be careful to do exactly as they instruct you.

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