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Matthew 22

Matt. 22:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
i sent forth
apostello (Greek #649)
set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
KJV usage: put in, send (away, forth, out), set (at liberty).
Pronounce: ap-os-tel'-lo
Origin: from 575 and 4724
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
servants
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
doulos (Greek #1401)
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
KJV usage: bond(-man), servant.
Pronounce: doo'-los
Origin: from 1210
to call
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
them that were bidden
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the wedding
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gamos (Greek #1062)
nuptials
KJV usage: marriage, wedding.
Pronounce: gam'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
they would
thelo (Greek #2309)
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Pronounce: thel'-o
Origin: or ἐθέλω (eth-el'-o), in certain tenses θελέω (thel-eh'-o), and ἐθελέω (eth-el-eh'-o), which are otherwise obsolete apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
come
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
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Psa. 68:11•  (Psa. 68:11)
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Jer. 25:4•  (Jer. 25:4)
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Jer. 35:15•  (Jer. 35:15)
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Rev. 22:17• 17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come; and let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come; let him that willeth take life's water freely. (Rev. 22:17)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Matt. 3:2• 2{i}and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.{/i} (Matt. 3:2)
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Matt. 10:6‑7• 6{i}but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.{/i}
 7{i}And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.{/i} (Matt. 10:6‑7)
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Psa. 68:11•  (Psa. 68:11)
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Prov. 9:1‑3•  (Prov. 9:1‑3)
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Isa. 55:1‑2•  (Isa. 55:1‑2)
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Jer. 25:4•  (Jer. 25:4)
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Jer. 35:15•  (Jer. 35:15)
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Mark 6:7‑11• 7{i}And he calls the twelve to [him]; and{/i} he began to send them forth by two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits;
 8{i}and he commanded them that they should take nothing for the way, save a staff only;{/i} no wallet, no bread, no money in their belt,
 9but shod with sandals, to put not on two coats.
 10And he said to them, In what place so ever ye enter into a house, there abide till ye depart thence.
 11And whatsoever place shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony to them. (Mark 6:7‑11)
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Luke 9:1‑6• 1{i}And having called together the twelve, he gave them{/i} power and authority over all demons and to heal diseases
 2{i}and sent them{/i} to proclaim the kingdom of God {i}and to heal the sick.{/i}
 3{i}And he said to them,{/i} Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; {i}nor to{/i} have two coats apiece.
 4And into whatsoever house ye may have entered, there abide, and thence go forth.
 5And as many as may not receive you, going forth from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a witness against them.
 6{i}And going forth they{/i} passed through the villages, announcing the glad tidings, and healing everywhere. (Luke 9:1‑6)
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Luke 14:15‑17• 15{i}And one of those that were lying at table with [them], hearing these things, said to him,{/i} Blessed [is] he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
 16{i}And he said to him,{/i} A certain man made a great supper and invited many.
 17And he sent his bondman at the hour of supper to say to those who were invited, Come, for already all things are ready. (Luke 14:15‑17)
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Rev. 22:17• 17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come; and let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come; let him that willeth take life's water freely. (Rev. 22:17)
that.
1 Sam. 9:13•  (1 Sam. 9:13)
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Zeph. 1:7•  (Zeph. 1:7)
and they would not.
Matt. 23:37• 37{i}Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [the city] that kills the prophets and stones those that are sent unto her, how often would I have gathered thy children as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!{/i} (Matt. 23:37)
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Psa. 81:10‑12•  (Psa. 81:10‑12)
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Prov. 1:24‑32•  (Prov. 1:24‑32)
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Isa. 30:15•  (Isa. 30:15)
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Jer. 6:16‑17•  (Jer. 6:16‑17)
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Hos. 11:2,7•  (Hos. 11:2,7)
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Luke 13:34• 34Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the [city] that killeth the prophets, and stoneth those that are sent unto her; how often would I have gathered thy children together as a hen her brood under her wings, and ye would not. (Luke 13:34)
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Luke 15:28• 28But he became angry, and would not go in. And his father went out and besought him. (Luke 15:28)
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Luke 19:27• 27Moreover, those mine enemies who would not [have] me to reign over them, bring them here and slay [them] before me. (Luke 19:27)
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John 5:40• 40And ye are not willing to come unto me that ye may have life. (John 5:40)
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Acts 13:45• 45But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. (Acts 13:45)
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Rom. 10:21• 21but with regard to Israel he saith, “All the day long I spread out my hands toward a people disobedient and gainsaying.” (Rom. 10:21)
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Heb. 12:25• 25Look that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if those did not escape, refusing as they did him speaking oracularly on earth, much more we that turn away from him from [the] heavens; (Heb. 12:25)
• In both Gospels the parable represents, not righteous requirement as under the law, but the way in which grace goes out to the Jew first and also to the Gentile. (“Remarks on Matthew 22” by W. Kelly)
• So we have in the beginning of Acts (Acts 2 - 4) the special announcement to Israel as the children of the covenant — "To them that were bidden." The first sending out, then, was during the life of the Messiah to call the privileged people. (“Remarks on Matthew 22” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and sent his bondmen to call the persons invited to the wedding feast, and they would not come.

W. Kelly Translation

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and sent forth his bondmen to call those who had been called to the marriage-feast; and they would not come.