Matthew 22:1-14 - The Parable Of The Wedding Celebration

¹ And, answering, Jesus, again, spake in parables unto them, saying: - ² The kingdom of the heavens hath become like a man, a king, - who made a marriage-feast for his son; ³ And sent his servants, to call the invited into the marriage-feast, - and they would not come. ⁴ Again, sent he other servants, saying - Say to the invited, Lo! my dinner, have I prepared, mine oxen and my fatlings, are slain, - and, all things, are, ready: Come ye into the marriage-feast.

⁵ And, they, slighting it, went off, one, indeed, into his own field, and, another, unto his merchandise, - ⁶ And, the rest, securing his servants, ill-treated and slew them. ⁷ And, the king, was provoked to anger, - and, sending his armies, destroyed those murderers, and, their city, set on fire.

⁸ Then, saith he unto his servants - The marriage, indeed, is ready, - but, the invited, were not, worthy; ⁹ Be going, therefore, into the crossways of the roads, and, as many as ye shall find, call ye into the marriage-feast. ¹⁰ And those servants, going forth, into the roads, gathered together all whom they found, both bad and good, - and filled was the bride-chamber with guests. ¹¹ But the king, entering to view the guests, saw there a man, who had not put on a wedding-garment, - ¹² And saith unto him - Friend! how camest thou in here, not having a wedding-garment? And, he, was put to silence.

¹³ Then, the king said unto the ministers, Binding him feet and hands, cast him forth into the darkness, outside: There, shall be wafting and gnashing of teeth.

¹⁴ For, many, are called, but, few, chosen.