Bible Chapter Summary
Matthew 22 Summary
The Marriage Feast and Challenging Questions
Jesus teaches the parable of a king's marriage for his son: servants invite guests, but they refuse and mistreat the messengers; the king destroys them and extends invitations to all found in highways. A man without a wedding garment is cast into outer darkness. Pharisees attempt to entangle Jesus with trick questions about tribute to Caesar and resurrection; Jesus answers wisely and asks them about Christ's lineage. A lawyer asks about the greatest commandment, and Jesus teaches love of God and neighbor.
Key themes
Key verses
Matthew 22:2-10
“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,”
Matthew 22:21
“They say unto him, Cæsar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar's; and unto God the things that are God's.”
Matthew 22:29-32
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.”
Matthew 22:37-40
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
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