NEW TESTAMENT

Matthew 22:8

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“Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but those who were invited weren’t worthy.

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Verse 8. Were not worthy. The Almighty knew full well that they were not worthy; he still sent them these frequently repeated invitations, that they might be left without any excuse. S. Chry. hom. lxx.—More is signified here than the bare letter conveys; they were not only less worthy of the nuptials, but by their very great obstinacy, ingratitude and impiety, quite unworthy. Not so the Gentiles. Jans.—Hence Christ says:

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