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Matthew 22:8–9

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Matthew 22:8

8Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

Matthew 22:9

9Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 22:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servants

Persons who serve, labour for, obey, or attend another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bidden

Commanded, invited, summoned, or directed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

worthy

Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth; as a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.

Meaning drawn from: Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 22:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

highways

Public roads or chief routes of travel.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

find

To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bid

To invite. To proclaim; to make known by a public voice. To ask; to request; to invite. To pronounce or declare.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

marriage

The covenant union of a man and a woman as husband and wife; also the celebration of that union.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 8

  1. 2 Thessalonians 1:5
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  2. Acts 13:46
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  3. Revelation 3:4
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  4. Luke 20:35
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  5. Revelation 22:14
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From verse 9

  1. Luke 14:21–24
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  2. Mark 16:15–16
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  3. Proverbs 1:20–23
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  4. Acts 13:47
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  5. Ephesians 3:8
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