“And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,” Matthew 22:1 (KJV) says: This verse sets the context for the parable that follows, known as the Parable…

“And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.” Context This verse is part of a parable known as the…

“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:…

“And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.” Context In this verse, Jesus is telling a parable known as the Parable of the Wedding Feast.…

“But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.” Literary Context The preceding line reads…

“And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou…

“Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?” Context This verse is part of a larger narrative known as the “Question of…

“But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?” Context To understand the verse fully, it is essential to consider its context. In Matthew 22, Jesus…

“Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.” Context In this verse, we find a dialogue between Jesus and a group of Pharisees who were trying…

“And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?” Context This verse is part of a larger passage known as the "Question about Paying Taxes." In this particular…