Matthew 22:3
And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And sent forth his servants,.... The ministers of the Gospel, who are the servants of the most high God, of his choosing and ordaining, of his calling and sending, and of his qualifying and employing,…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
And sent forth his servants - These represent the messengers that God has sent to invite people to his kingdom. To call them that were bidden - That is, to give notice to those who had before been…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
sent forth his servants This was in accordance with Eastern custom. Cp. Est 5:8; Est 6:14.
servants Or slaves. In Mat 22:22 a different Greek word is used for "servants."
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