Thematic Bible
Matthew 22:1 (show verse)
Jesus continued to speak to them with illustrations.
Feasts » Figurative
Israel » Prophecies concerning » Of their rejection of the messiah
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Israel » Prophecies concerning » Of their rejection of the messiah
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:2 (show verse)
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Marriage
Feasts » Figurative
Feasts » Wedding » The king's son
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom » Of heaven
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Marriage » Figurative of God's union with the church
Marriage » Celebrated » With feasting
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Similitudes » The church compared to » Of the kingdom of heaven
Social functions » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Social life » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Feasts » Figurative
Feasts » Wedding » The king's son
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom » Of heaven
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Marriage » Figurative of God's union with the church
Marriage » Celebrated » With feasting
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Similitudes » The church compared to » Of the kingdom of heaven
Social functions » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Social life » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:3 (show verse)
He sent out his servants to invite guests to the feast, but they would not come.
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
divine Call » Heal persecution of » Refused
divine Call » To repentance
Feasts » Figurative
Feasts » Wedding » The king's son
God » Mercy of » Messengers of
God » Call of » To repentance and a righteous life
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Refused by men
God's Call » divine Call » To repentance and a righteous life
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Leaders » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
Marriage » Celebrated » With feasting
Men of God » Leaders » Sent as divine messengers
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
Religious » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
Social functions » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Social life » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
divine Call » Heal persecution of » Refused
divine Call » To repentance
Feasts » Figurative
Feasts » Wedding » The king's son
God » Mercy of » Messengers of
God » Call of » To repentance and a righteous life
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Refused by men
God's Call » divine Call » To repentance and a righteous life
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Leaders » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
Marriage » Celebrated » With feasting
Men of God » Leaders » Sent as divine messengers
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
Religious » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
Social functions » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Social life » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:4 (show verse)
Again he sent out other servants with orders to say to the guests, 'I have prepared my feast. Oxen and fat livestock are butchered and everything is ready, so come to the feast.'
Absorption » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
Business » Cares » Engagements
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
Comes » The comes of God's word » Come at the king's urgent invitation
Entertainments » Kinds of, mentioned in scripture » Dinner
Feasts » Of new moons » Spiritual
Feasts » Figurative
Feasts » Wedding » The king's son
Spiritual food » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A spiritual feast
God's Call » The comes of God's word » Come at the king's urgent invitation
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Oxen » Illustrative » (prepared for a feast,) of the provision of the gospel
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A spiritual feast
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A spiritual feast
Social functions » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Social life » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Spiritual » Feasts » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Business » Cares » Engagements
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
Comes » The comes of God's word » Come at the king's urgent invitation
Entertainments » Kinds of, mentioned in scripture » Dinner
Feasts » Of new moons » Spiritual
Feasts » Figurative
Feasts » Wedding » The king's son
Spiritual food » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A spiritual feast
God's Call » The comes of God's word » Come at the king's urgent invitation
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Oxen » Illustrative » (prepared for a feast,) of the provision of the gospel
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A spiritual feast
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A spiritual feast
Social functions » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Social life » Wedding feasts » The king's son
Spiritual » Feasts » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:5 (show verse)
But they paid no attention and went about their business. One went to his farm and another went to his trade.
Absorption » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
Business » Cares » Engagements
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
Commerce » Articles of, called » Merchandise
Feasts » Figurative
Indifference » In spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Business » Cares » Engagements
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
Commerce » Articles of, called » Merchandise
Feasts » Figurative
Indifference » In spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:6 (show verse)
The rest violently attacked his servants and put them to death.
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
Feasts » Figurative
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Malice » The wicked » Visit saints with
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Feasts » Figurative
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Malice » The wicked » Visit saints with
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:7 (show verse)
The king was angry, and sent his armies to put the evil servants to death and to destroy their town with fire.
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
Feasts » Figurative
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Feasts » Figurative
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:8 (show verse)
He said to his servants, 'The feast is ready, but the guests were not worthy.
Feasts » Figurative
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:9 (show verse)
Go then, to the main roads, and invite all those whom you see to come to the feast.'
divine Call » For worship of God » Universal
Feasts » Figurative
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Universality of
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Universal » Blessing, possible » Call
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Feasts » Figurative
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Universality of
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Universal » Blessing, possible » Call
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:10 (show verse)
They went to the roads and brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike. And the banquet room was filled with guests.
Feasts » Figurative
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Multitudes » Mixed
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Multitudes » Mixed
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:11 (show verse)
When the king met the guests he found that one of them was not wearing the right kind of clothes for the wedding.
Adorning » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Dress » For wedding feasts
Feasts » Figurative
Garment » Of righteousness
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Marriage » Nuptial feasts
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Reward of
Righteousness » Garment of
Robe » The parable of the man who was not dressed in a wedding garment
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Dress » For wedding feasts
Feasts » Figurative
Garment » Of righteousness
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Marriage » Nuptial feasts
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Reward of
Righteousness » Garment of
Robe » The parable of the man who was not dressed in a wedding garment
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:12 (show verse)
The king asked why did he not wear proper clothes for the wedding? But the guest had no excuse.
Feasts » Figurative
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Marriage » Nuptial feasts
Marriage » Garments provided for guests at
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Righteousness » Garment of
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Marriage » Nuptial feasts
Marriage » Garments provided for guests at
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Righteousness » Garment of
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:13 (show verse)
The king gave orders for that person to be tied hand and foot and thrown outside into the dark. That is where people will cry and grind their teeth in pain.
Banishment » Future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Darkness » Figurative of punishment
Darkness » Illustrative of » The punishment of devils and wicked men
Darkness » Figurative » outer darkness,
Entertainments » Served often by hired servants
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Feasts » Figurative
hands » Criminals often » Bound by
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Righteousness » Garment of
Sorrow » Of the lost
Teeth » Gnashing (grinding) of, usually signifying anger or extreme pain
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Weeping » In destruction
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Described as banishment from God
Darkness » Figurative of punishment
Darkness » Illustrative of » The punishment of devils and wicked men
Darkness » Figurative » outer darkness,
Entertainments » Served often by hired servants
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Feasts » Figurative
hands » Criminals often » Bound by
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Righteousness » Garment of
Sorrow » Of the lost
Teeth » Gnashing (grinding) of, usually signifying anger or extreme pain
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Weeping » In destruction
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Described as banishment from God
Matthew 22:14 (show verse)
Many are called, but few chosen.
Calling » Many being called
Choosing/chosen » Few being chosen
Feasts » Figurative
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Righteous » Few
Righteousness » Garment of
The Saved » Description of » Number spoken of as few
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Choosing/chosen » Few being chosen
Feasts » Figurative
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Righteous » Few
Righteousness » Garment of
The Saved » Description of » Number spoken of as few
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
Matthew 22:15 (show verse)
The Pharisees took counsel how they might trap him in his talk.
Christ » Slandered » Snares laid for
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Pharisees » Christ » Tempted by, with questions about the law
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Snares laid » For Christ
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Pharisees » Christ » Tempted by, with questions about the law
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Snares laid » For Christ
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Matthew 22:16 (show verse)
They sent their disciples with the Herodians to Jesus. They said: Teacher we know you are truthful. You teach the way of God in truth. And you are not partial to the influence of men.
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Deception » Instances of » Pharisees
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Herodians » Seek to entangle jesus
Irony » Instances of » The pharisees and the herodians to jesus
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Pharisees » Christ » Tempted by, with questions about the law
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
jewish Sects » Denied the existence of angels and spirits they also rejected the traditions of the elders » Herodians
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Deception » Instances of » Pharisees
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Herodians » Seek to entangle jesus
Irony » Instances of » The pharisees and the herodians to jesus
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Pharisees » Christ » Tempted by, with questions about the law
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
jewish Sects » Denied the existence of angels and spirits they also rejected the traditions of the elders » Herodians
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Matthew 22:17 (show verse)
Tell us what you think? Is it lawful to pay the poll tax to Caesar, or not?
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Government » Duty of citizens to
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Taxes » General references to
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » General references to
Tribute » General references to
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Government » Duty of citizens to
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Taxes » General references to
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » General references to
Tribute » General references to
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Matthew 22:18 (show verse)
Jesus perceived their wickedness. He said: Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Government » Duty of citizens to
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Hypocrites » Christ knew and detected
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the wicked
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Government » Duty of citizens to
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Hypocrites » Christ knew and detected
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the wicked
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Matthew 22:19 (show verse)
Show me the tribute money. They brought a penny (denarius) to him.
Government » Duty of citizens to
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Money » Was given » For tribute
Penny » Roman, had caesar's image on it
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute » Roman » Was paid in roman coin
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Money » Was given » For tribute
Penny » Roman, had caesar's image on it
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute » Roman » Was paid in roman coin
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Matthew 22:20 (show verse)
He asked: Whose image and superscription is on this coin?
Government » Duty of citizens to
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Money » Of the romans, stamped with the image of cæsar
Money » Image on
Penny » Roman, had caesar's image on it
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute » Roman » Was paid in roman coin
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Money » Of the romans, stamped with the image of cæsar
Money » Image on
Penny » Roman, had caesar's image on it
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute » Roman » Was paid in roman coin
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Matthew 22:21 (show verse)
Caesar's, they said. Then he said: Pay Caesar the things that are Caesar's. Pay God the things that are God's.
duties of Citizens » General references to
Civic duties » General references to
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
Government » Duty of citizens to
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
King » Respect due to
Kings » Pay tribute to
Money » Of the romans, stamped with the image of cæsar
Money » Image on
Nation » Duty to
Penny » Roman, had caesar's image on it
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Civic duties » General references to
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
Government » Duty of citizens to
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
King » Respect due to
Kings » Pay tribute to
Money » Of the romans, stamped with the image of cæsar
Money » Image on
Nation » Duty to
Penny » Roman, had caesar's image on it
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Matthew 22:22 (show verse)
When they heard it, they were amazed and left him.
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations
Matthew 22:23 (show verse)
That same day, Sadducees came to him. They believe there is no resurrection. They asked him a question.
Infidelity » Doubters » Materialism, instances of
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Denied by the sadducees
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Denied the resurrection and a future stated
jewish Sects » Sadducees
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Denied by the sadducees
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Denied the resurrection and a future stated
jewish Sects » Sadducees
Matthew 22:24 (show verse)
Teacher, Moses said if a man dies having no children, his brother should marry his wife, and bring up seed for his brother.
Brother » Brother's widow. » Law concerning levirate marriage of
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Of kinsman's widow
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » The jews » Obliged to contract with a brother's wife who died without seed
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Of kinsman's widow
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » The jews » Obliged to contract with a brother's wife who died without seed
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Matthew 22:25 (show verse)
There were seven brothers. The first married and died, and having no children, left his wife to his brother.
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
The Dead » Terms used to express » Deceased
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
The Dead » Terms used to express » Deceased
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Matthew 22:26 (show verse)
The same happened to the second, right on through the seventh.
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Matthew 22:27 (show verse)
After that the woman died.
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Matthew 22:28 (show verse)
In the resurrection, with which of the seven will she be married? All seven had her.
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Matthew 22:29 (show verse)
Jesus answered: You are mistaken! You do not know the scriptures or the power of God.
Angels » Who are as angels
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Ignorance of God » Leads to » Error
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » Not binding after death
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Do not know
God, Power of » The wicked » Know not
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
The Resurrection » Effected by the power of » God
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Scriptures » Wrested
The scriptures » Ignorance of, a source of error
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Ignorance of God » Leads to » Error
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » Not binding after death
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Do not know
God, Power of » The wicked » Know not
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
The Resurrection » Effected by the power of » God
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Scriptures » Wrested
The scriptures » Ignorance of, a source of error
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
Matthew 22:30 (show verse)
In the resurrection they will not marry nor be given in marriage. They will be like the angels in heaven.
Angels » Who are as angels
Angels » Do not marry
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » Not binding after death
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Be as the angels
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Angels » Do not marry
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » Not binding after death
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Be as the angels
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Matthew 22:31 (show verse)
Concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you read that which was spoken to you by God?
Angels » Who are as angels
God » What the lord God is not
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
God » What the lord God is not
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Matthew 22:32 (show verse)
God said: 'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' God is not the God of the dead, but of the living!
Angels » Who are as angels
God » What the lord God is not
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
God » What the lord God is not
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Matthew 22:33 (show verse)
When many people heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.
Matthew 22:34 (show verse)
The Pharisees assembled together when they heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence.
Matthew 22:35 (show verse)
One of them, a lawyer, tested him by asking a question.
Matthew 22:36 (show verse)
Teacher what is the greatest commandment in the law?
Matthew 22:37 (show verse)
Jesus told him: You shall love Jehovah your God with all your heart (Greek: kardia: feelings, emotions), and with all your being, and with your entire mind (Greek: dianoia: understanding). (Deuteronomy 6:5)
The ten commandments » Summed up by Christ
Christian conduct » Loving God
Decalogue » See commandments
Earnestness » Earnestness giving the whole heart to God » In repentance
God » Love to » Encouraged
Heart » Whole » In repentance
Heart » Renewed » Love
The Heart » We should » Love God with all
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
The law of God » Requires obedience of the heart
The law of God » Christ » Explained
Love » Loving the lord
Love to God » With all the heart
Love to man » Is the second great commandment
Religion » TRUE
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » To God encouraged
Whole heart » In repentance
Christian conduct » Loving God
Decalogue » See commandments
Earnestness » Earnestness giving the whole heart to God » In repentance
God » Love to » Encouraged
Heart » Whole » In repentance
Heart » Renewed » Love
The Heart » We should » Love God with all
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
The law of God » Requires obedience of the heart
The law of God » Christ » Explained
Love » Loving the lord
Love to God » With all the heart
Love to man » Is the second great commandment
Religion » TRUE
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » To God encouraged
Whole heart » In repentance
Matthew 22:38 (show verse)
This is the greatest and first commandment.
Commandments » General references to
The ten commandments » Summed up by Christ
Decalogue » See commandments
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
The law of God » Christ » Explained
Love » Loving the lord
Love to God » The first great commandment
Love to man » Is the second great commandment
Religion » TRUE
The bible » Commandments contained in » General references to
The ten commandments » Summed up by Christ
Decalogue » See commandments
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
The law of God » Christ » Explained
Love » Loving the lord
Love to God » The first great commandment
Love to man » Is the second great commandment
Religion » TRUE
The bible » Commandments contained in » General references to
Matthew 22:39 (show verse)
The second like it is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
Brethren » Duty to » Unselfish
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Unselfish
The ten commandments » Summed up by Christ
Decalogue » See commandments
Duty » To brethren » Unselfish
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
The law of God » Christ » Explained
the Law of moses » Taught the jews » To love their neighbor
Love » Loving the lord
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Unselfish
Love » Special teachings concerning » Unselfish
Love to man » Is the second great commandment
Religion » TRUE
Selfishness » Contrary to the law of God
Social duties » Brotherly love » Unselfish
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Unselfish
The ten commandments » Summed up by Christ
Decalogue » See commandments
Duty » To brethren » Unselfish
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
The law of God » Christ » Explained
the Law of moses » Taught the jews » To love their neighbor
Love » Loving the lord
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Unselfish
Love » Special teachings concerning » Unselfish
Love to man » Is the second great commandment
Religion » TRUE
Selfishness » Contrary to the law of God
Social duties » Brotherly love » Unselfish
Matthew 22:40 (show verse)
The law and the prophets are based on these two commandments.
Matthew 22:41 (show verse)
The Pharisees were gathered together, so Jesus asked them a question.
Matthew 22:42 (show verse)
What do you think of the Christ? Whose son is he? They said: The son of David.
Matthew 22:43 (show verse)
He said: How then does David, directed by Spirit, call him Lord, saying,
Matthew 22:44 (show verse)
Jehovah said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand until I put your enemies beneath your feet.' (Psalm 110:1)
Matthew 22:45 (show verse)
If David called him 'Lord,' how is he his son?
Matthew 22:46 (show verse)
No one was able to answer him. After that they asked no more questions.