Matthew 22:11

And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
And	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
when	Εἰσελθὼν Eiselthōn	G1525	to enter (literally or figuratively) · verb — second aorist active participle, nominative singular masculine
the king	βασιλεὺς basileus	G935	a sovereign (abstractly · noun — nominative singular masculine
came in	εἰσέρχομαι eisérchomai	G1525	to enter (literally or figuratively)
to see	θεάσασθαι theasasthai	G2300	to look closely at · verb — aorist middle deponent infinitive
the guests	ἀνακειμένους anakeimenous	G345	to recline (as a corpse or at a meal) · verb — present middle or passive deponent participle, accusative plural masculine
he saw	εἶδεν eiden	G1492	used only in certain past tenses · verb — second aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
there	ἐκεῖ ekei	G1563	there · adverb
a man	ἄνθρωπον anthrōpon	G444	from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)) · noun — accusative singular masculine
which had	ἐνδεδυμένον endedumenon	G1746	to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively) · verb — perfect middle participle, accusative singular masculine
not	οὐκ ouk	G3756	the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb · particle — negative
on	ἐνδύω endýō	G1746	to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)
a wedding	γάμου gamou	G1062	nuptials · noun — genitive singular masculine
garment	ἔνδυμα enduma	G1742	apparel (especially the outer robe) · noun — accusative singular neuter

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Cross-references

Revelation 3:4-5 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Revelation 19:8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
Zechariah 3:3-4 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel.
Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, a…
Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Colossians 3:10-11 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
Revelation 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

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Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 22:11

And when the king came in to see the guests--Solemn expression this, of that omniscient inspection of every professed disciple of the Lord Jesus from age to age, in virtue of which his true character will hereafter be judicially proclaimed! he saw there a man--This shows that it is the judgment of individuals which is intended in this latter part of the parable: the first part represents rather national judgment. which had not on a wedding garment--The language here is drawn from the following remarkable passage in Zep 1:7-8 : --"Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord God; for the day of the Lord is at hand: for the Lord hath prepared a sacrifice, He hath bid His guests. And it shall…

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John Gill on Matthew 22:11

And when the king came in to see the guests,.... Professors of religion, members of churches, whom God takes particular notice of; he is an omniscient being, and his eyes are upon all men and their actions, and especially on such as are called by his name: he takes notice how they behave in the exercise of grace, and discharge of duty, and distinguishes hypocrites from real believers; the latter of which he has a special affection for, makes rich and large provisions for them, and protects and defends them; he knows them that are his, and gives them marks of respect; and he spies out such as are not, and will in his own time discover them, to their utter confusion and ruin. There are certain…

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John Calvin on Matthew 22:1-14

Matthew 22:1-14 Matthew 22:1-14 Luke 14:15-24 1. And Jesus answering, spoke again by parables, and said, 2. The kingdom of heaven is like a human king who made a marriage for his son, 3. And sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage, and they refused to come. 4. Again he sent out other servants, saying, Tell those who are invited, Lo, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage. 5. But they treated it with indifference, and went away, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise: 6. And the rest took his servants, and abused and killed them. 7. But when the king heard it, he was angry, and sent hi…

The Church Fathers

Or; The wedding garment is the grace of the Holy Spirit, and the purity of that heavenly temper, which taken up on the confession of a good enquiry is to be preserved pure and unspotted for the company of the kingdom of heaven.
— Hilary of Poitiers ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

(ubi sup.) What ought we to understand by the wedding garment, but charity? For this the Lord had upon Him, when He came to espouse the Church to Himself. He then enters in to the wedding feast, but without the wedding garment, who has faith in the Church, but not charity.
— Gregory the Dialogist ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

The King came in to see the guests; not as though there was any place where He is not; but where He will look to give judgment, there He is said to be present; where He will not, there He seems to be absent. The day of His coming to behold is the day of judgment, when He will visit Christians seated at the board of the Scriptures.
— Pseudo-Chrysostom ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

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Dictionary and topics

Banquet — A feast provided for the entertainment of a company of guests (Esther 5; 7; 1 Pet. 4:3); such as was provided for our Lord by his friends in Bethany (Matt. 26:6; Mark 14:3; comp. John 12:2). These…
Banquets — among the Hebrews, were not only a means of social enjoyment, but were a part of the observance of religious festivity. At the three solemn festivals the family also had its domestic feast. (16:11)…
Gift — (1.) An gratuity (Prov. 19:6) to secure favour (18:16; 21:14), a thank-offering (Num. 18:11), or a dowry (Gen. 34:12). (2.) An oblation or proppitatory gift (2Sa 8:2, 6; 1Ch 18:2, 6; 2Ch 26:8; Ps.…
Marriage — Was instituted in Paradise when man was in innocence (Gen. 2:18-24). Here we have its original charter, which was confirmed by our Lord, as the basis on which all regulations are to be framed (Matt.…
Meals — Are at the present day “eaten from a round table little higher than a stool, guests sitting cross-legged on mats or small carpets in a circle, and dipping their fingers into one large dish heaped…
Covetousness · 6:13;8:10;17:11;22:17;51:13; — 6:13;8:10;17:11;22:17;51:13;
Feasts · FIGURATIVE — FIGURATIVE
Garment · Of righteousness — Of righteousness
Judgment · THE GENERAL — THE GENERAL
Kingdom Of Heaven · .To a king who ma — .To a king who ma
Marriage · General references — General references
Parables · Parables of christ: Marriage-feast

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Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 22:11

John Gill on Matthew 22:11

John Calvin on Matthew 22:1-14

The Church Fathers

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Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 22:11

John Gill on Matthew 22:11

John Calvin on Matthew 22:1-14

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 22:11