The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 22:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The invitations of the gospel.

The priests and elders having left in a rage, Jesus continued his discourse, addressing the people. This parable brings before us the invitation of the gospel, first to the Jew, and then also to the Gentile. Consider—

I. THE INVITATION SPECIAL TO THE JEW.

1. The blessings of the gospel are presented under the similitude of a marriage feast.

2. Prophets and apostles are the King's messengers.

3. But the favoured people proved themselves unworthy.

4. They are punished accordingly.

II. THE INVITATION GENERAL TO THE WORLD.

1. The messengers are the same.

2. But they had better success.

3. A royal inspection will determine the true.

4. Fearful will be the punishment of the wicked.

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