Matthew 22:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:”
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What Does Matthew 22:11 Mean?
The scene shifts from the streets to the hall. The king himself enters to see his guests, and one man stands out -- present at the feast, but not dressed for it.
Hosts of that day commonly supplied festive clothing for guests gathered so suddenly; this man sits at the table on his own terms. The image presses a gentle, searching question: it is possible to accept the invitation and yet refuse to be changed by it. Scripture pictures salvation as being clothed -- "he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness" (Isaiah 61:10) -- a garment given, and meant to be worn.
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What does Matthew 22:11 mean?
The king comes in to see the guests and finds a man without a wedding garment.