Matthew 22:8New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— “Then he *said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they that were bidden were not worthy.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they that were bidden were not worthy.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Then he saith to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they who were invited were not worthy.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Then he says to his bondmen, The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Then, saith he unto his servants—The marriage, indeed, is ready,—but, the invited, were not, worthy;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— then saith he to his servants, The marriage-feast indeed is ready, and those called were not worthy,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Then he saith to his servants: The marriage indeed is ready; but they that were invited were not worthy.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Then saide hee to his seruants, Truly the wedding is prepared: but they which were bidden, were not worthy.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Then saith hee to his seruants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden, were not worthy.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Then he said to his servants, Now the marriage-feast is ready, and those who were invited were unworthy.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Then said he to his servants, The feast is prepared, and those who were invited were not worthy.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Then said he to his servants, The feast is prepared, but they who were invited were unworthy. |
Then
5119 {5119} Primeτότεtote{tot'-eh}
From (the neuter of) G3588 and G3753; the when, that is, at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution).
saith
x3004 (3004) Complementλέγωlego{leg'-o}
A primary verb; properly to 'lay' forth, that is, (figuratively) relate (in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue]); by implication to mean.
he
y3004 [3004] Standardλέγωlego{leg'-o}
A primary verb; properly to 'lay' forth, that is, (figuratively) relate (in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue]); by implication to mean.
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
to his
y846 [0846] Standardαὐτόςautos{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
x848 (0848) Complementαὑτοῦhautou{how-too'}
Contraction for G1438; self (in some oblique case or reflexive relation).
servants,
1401 {1401} Primeδοῦλοςdoulos{doo'-los}
From G1210; a slave (literally or figuratively, involuntarily or voluntarily; frequently therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency).
y3303 [3303] Standardμένmen{men}
A primary particle; properly indicative of affirmation or concession ( in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 ( this one, the former, etc.
The
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
wedding
1062 {1062} Primeγάμοςgamos{gam'-os}
Of uncertain affinity; nuptials.
x3303 (3303) Complementμένmen{men}
A primary particle; properly indicative of affirmation or concession ( in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 ( this one, the former, etc.
is
2076 {2076} Primeἐστίesti{es-tee'}
Third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are.
z5748 <5748> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 1612
ready,
2092 {2092} Primeἕτοιμοςhetoimos{het-oy'-mos}
From an old noun ἕτεος [[heteos]] ( fitness); adjusted, that is, ready.
but
1161 {1161} Primeδέde{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
they which were bidden
2564 {2564} Primeκαλέωkaleo{kal-eh'-o}
Akin to the base of G2753; to 'call' (properly aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise).
z5772 <5772> Grammar
Tense - Perfect (See G5778) Voice - Passive (See G5786) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 463
were
2258 {2258} Primeἦνen{ane}
Imperfect of G1510; I ( thou, etc.) was ( wast or were).
z5713 <5713> Grammar
Tense - Imperfect (See G5775) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 532
not
3756 {3756} Primeοὐou{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
worthy.
514 {0514} Primeἄξιοςaxios{ax'-ee-os}
Probably from G0071; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise). |
Matthew 22:8
_ _ The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy — for how should those be deemed worthy to sit down at His table who had affronted Him by their treatment of His gracious invitation? |
Matthew 22:8
Go into the highways — The word properly signifies, the by — ways, or turnings of the road. |
Matthew 22:8
Then saith he to his servants, The (b) wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
(b) The marriage feast. |
- The wedding:
Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and [my] fatlings [are] killed, and all things [are] ready: come unto the marriage.
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- but:
Matthew 10:11-13 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. ... And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:37-38 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. ... And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
Luke 20:35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
2 Thessalonians 1:5 [Which is] a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
Revelation 3:4 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 22:14 Blessed [are] they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
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