Matthew 22
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 28
Chapter Summary
1 The parable of the marriage of the king’s son. 12 The punishment of him that lacked the wedding garment. 15 Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar. 23 Christ proves to the Sadducees there is a resurrection: 34 and answers the lawyer, which is the first and great commandment.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
Tells the wedding-feast parable, answers on tribute and resurrection, gives the great commandment
Take counsel to trap Jesus over tribute; gathered again, are questioned about the Christ
Sent with the Pharisees' disciples to test Jesus with the question of tribute to Caesar
Deny the resurrection; pose the case of seven brothers and one wife to trap Jesus
A Pharisee who tests Jesus by asking which is the great commandment in the Law
Timeline
When tested by the Pharisees and Herodians, Jesus instructs them to give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.
Matthew 22:15-22Jesus answers a lawyer, stating that loving God with all one's heart and loving one's neighbor as oneself are the two greatest commandments.
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