⭐WEB · Matthew 22:7

What does Matthew 22:7 mean?

"When the king heard that, he was angry, and sent his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city."

— Matthew 22:7 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

4

Again he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner. My cattle and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the marriage feast!”’

5

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,

6

and the rest grabbed his servants, and treated them shamefully, and killed them.

7

When the king heard that, he was angry, and sent his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.

8

“Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but those who were invited weren’t worthy.

9

Go therefore to the intersections of the highways, and as many as you may find, invite to the marriage feast.’

10

Those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together as many as they found, both bad and good. The wedding was filled with guests.

A full explanation for this verse is coming soon. In the meantime, you can ask our AI about Matthew 22:7 directly — it will give you a detailed answer grounded in the actual text.

Compare translations

Go deeper with ScriptureCompanion AI

Ask questions about any verse, follow reading plans, write personal prayers, and track your daily habit — all grounded in verified scripture text.