Matthew 22:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.”
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Read Full Chapter →The rest of the invited guests seize the king's servants, abuse them, and kill them.
What Does Matthew 22:6 Mean?
Indifference now hardens into violence. The "remnant" -- the rest of the invited -- turn on the messengers themselves, shaming and murdering servants whose only offense was carrying an invitation to joy.
Jesus is tracing the long history of the prophets, as He had in the previous parable (Matthew 21:35-36) and would soon lament openly: "thou that killest the prophets" (Matthew 23:37). The verse stands as a sober mirror: when a heart will not come to God, it often grows hostile toward those who keep calling. Messengers may be despised, but the message was always mercy.
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What does Matthew 22:6 mean?
The rest of the invited guests seize the king's servants, abuse them, and kill them.