Apologetics Bible

Matthew 22:1

Greek

Καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Ἰησοῦς πάλιν εἶπεν ⸂ἐν παραβολαῖς αὐτοῖς⸃ λέγων·

Kai apokritheis o Iesoys palin eipen en parabolais aytois legon·

KJV: And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,

AKJV: And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables, and said,

ASV: And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying,

YLT: And Jesus answering, again spake to them in similes, saying,

Exposition: Matthew 22:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:2

Greek

Ὡμοιώθη ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ἀνθρώπῳ βασιλεῖ, ὅστις ἐποίησεν γάμους τῷ υἱῷ αὐτοῦ.

Omoiothe e basileia ton oyranon anthropo basilei, ostis epoiesen gamoys to yio aytoy.

KJV: The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

AKJV: The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

ASV: The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son,

YLT: `The reign of the heavens was likened to a man, a king, who made marriage-feasts for his son,

Exposition: Matthew 22:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:3

Greek

καὶ ἀπέστειλεν τοὺς δούλους αὐτοῦ καλέσαι τοὺς κεκλημένους εἰς τοὺς γάμους, καὶ οὐκ ἤθελον ἐλθεῖν.

kai apesteilen toys doyloys aytoy kalesai toys keklemenoys eis toys gamoys, kai oyk ethelon elthein.

KJV: And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

AKJV: And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

ASV: and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the marriage feast: and they would not come.

YLT: and he sent forth his servants to call those having been called to the marriage-feasts, and they were not willing to come.

Exposition: Matthew 22:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:4

Greek

πάλιν ἀπέστειλεν ἄλλους δούλους λέγων· Εἴπατε τοῖς κεκλημένοις· Ἰδοὺ τὸ ἄριστόν μου ⸀ἡτοίμακα, οἱ ταῦροί μου καὶ τὰ σιτιστὰ τεθυμένα, καὶ πάντα ἕτοιμα· δεῦτε εἰς τοὺς γάμους.

palin apesteilen alloys doyloys legon· Eipate tois keklemenois· Idoy to ariston moy etoimaka, oi tayroi moy kai ta sitista tethymena, kai panta etoima· deyte eis toys gamoys.

KJV: 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: come unto the marriage.

AKJV: Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatted calves are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage.

ASV: Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them that are bidden, Behold, I have made ready my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast.

YLT: `Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Say to those who have been called: Lo, my dinner I prepared, my oxen and the fatlings have been killed, and all things are ready, come ye to the marriage-feasts;

Exposition: Matthew 22:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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: come unto the marriage.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:5

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἀμελήσαντες ἀπῆλθον, ⸀ὃς μὲν εἰς τὸν ἴδιον ἀγρόν, ⸁ὃς δὲ ⸀ἐπὶ τὴν ἐμπορίαν αὐτοῦ·

oi de amelesantes apelthon, os men eis ton idion agron, os de epi ten emporian aytoy·

KJV: But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

AKJV: But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

ASV: But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;

YLT: and they, having disregarded it , went away, the one to his own field, and the other to his merchandise;

Exposition: Matthew 22:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:6

Greek

οἱ δὲ λοιποὶ κρατήσαντες τοὺς δούλους αὐτοῦ ὕβρισαν καὶ ἀπέκτειναν.

oi de loipoi kratesantes toys doyloys aytoy ybrisan kai apekteinan.

KJV: And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

AKJV: And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

ASV: and the rest laid hold on his servants, and treated them shamefully, and killed them.

YLT: and the rest, having laid hold on his servants, did insult and slay them .

Exposition: Matthew 22:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:7

Greek

⸂ὁ δὲ βασιλεὺς⸃ ὠργίσθη, καὶ πέμψας τὰ στρατεύματα αὐτοῦ ἀπώλεσεν τοὺς φονεῖς ἐκείνους καὶ τὴν πόλιν αὐτῶν ἐνέπρησεν.

o de basileys orgisthe, kai pempsas ta strateymata aytoy apolesen toys phoneis ekeinoys kai ten polin ayton enepresen.

KJV: But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

AKJV: But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

ASV: But the king was wroth; and he sent his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.

YLT: `And the king having heard, was wroth, and having sent forth his soldiers, he destroyed those murderers, and their city he set on fire;

Exposition: Matthew 22:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:8

Greek

τότε λέγει τοῖς δούλοις αὐτοῦ· Ὁ μὲν γάμος ἕτοιμός ἐστιν, οἱ δὲ κεκλημένοι οὐκ ἦσαν ἄξιοι·

tote legei tois doylois aytoy· O men gamos etoimos estin, oi de keklemenoi oyk esan axioi·

KJV: Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

AKJV: Then says he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

ASV: Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they that were bidden were not worthy.

YLT: then saith he to his servants, The marriage-feast indeed is ready, and those called were not worthy,

Exposition: Matthew 22:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:9

Greek

πορεύεσθε οὖν ἐπὶ τὰς διεξόδους τῶν ὁδῶν, καὶ ὅσους ⸀ἐὰν εὕρητε καλέσατε εἰς τοὺς γάμους.

poreyesthe oyn epi tas diexodoys ton odon, kai osoys ean eyrete kalesate eis toys gamoys.

KJV: Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

AKJV: Go you therefore into the highways, and as many as you shall find, bid to the marriage.

ASV: Go ye therefore unto the partings of the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage feast.

YLT: be going, then, on to the cross-ways, and as many as ye may find, call ye to the marriage-feasts.

Exposition: Matthew 22:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:10

Greek

καὶ ἐξελθόντες οἱ δοῦλοι ἐκεῖνοι εἰς τὰς ὁδοὺς συνήγαγον πάντας ⸀οὓς εὗρον, πονηρούς τε καὶ ἀγαθούς· καὶ ἐπλήσθη ὁ ⸀γάμος ἀνακειμένων.

kai exelthontes oi doyloi ekeinoi eis tas odoys synegagon pantas oys eyron, poneroys te kai agathoys· kai eplesthe o gamos anakeimenon.

KJV: So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.

AKJV: So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. ¶

ASV: And those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was filled with guests.

YLT: `And those servants, having gone forth to the ways, did gather all, as many as they found, both bad and good, and the marriage-feast apartment was filled with those reclining.

Exposition: Matthew 22:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:11

Greek

εἰσελθὼν δὲ ὁ βασιλεὺς θεάσασθαι τοὺς ἀνακειμένους εἶδεν ἐκεῖ ἄνθρωπον οὐκ ἐνδεδυμένον ἔνδυμα γάμου·

eiselthon de o basileys theasasthai toys anakeimenoys eiden ekei anthropon oyk endedymenon endyma gamoy·

KJV: And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

AKJV: And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

ASV: But when the king came in to behold the guests, he saw there a man who had not on a wedding-garment:

YLT: `And the king having come in to view those reclining, saw there a man not clothed with clothing of the marriage-feast,

Exposition: Matthew 22:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:12

Greek

καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· Ἑταῖρε, πῶς εἰσῆλθες ὧδε μὴ ἔχων ἔνδυμα γάμου; ὁ δὲ ἐφιμώθη.

kai legei ayto· Etaire, pos eiselthes ode me echon endyma gamoy; o de ephimothe.

KJV: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

AKJV: And he says to him, Friend, how came you in here not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

ASV: and he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding-garment? And he was speechless.

YLT: and he saith to him, Comrade, how didst thou come in hither, not having clothing of the marriage-feast? and he was speechless.

Exposition: Matthew 22:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:13

Greek

τότε ⸂ὁ βασιλεὺς εἶπεν⸃ τοῖς διακόνοις· Δήσαντες αὐτοῦ πόδας καὶ χεῖρας ⸂ἐκβάλετε αὐτὸν⸃ εἰς τὸ σκότος τὸ ἐξώτερον· ἐκεῖ ἔσται ὁ κλαυθμὸς καὶ ὁ βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων.

tote o basileys eipen tois diakonois· Desantes aytoy podas kai cheiras ekbalete ayton eis to skotos to exoteron· ekei estai o klaythmos kai o brygmos ton odonton.

KJV: Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

AKJV: Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

ASV: Then the king said to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and cast him out into the outer darkness; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

YLT: `Then said the king to the ministrants, Having bound his feet and hands, take him up and cast forth to the outer darkness, there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth;

Exposition: Matthew 22:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:14

Greek

πολλοὶ γάρ εἰσιν κλητοὶ ὀλίγοι δὲ ἐκλεκτοί.

polloi gar eisin kletoi oligoi de eklektoi.

KJV: For many are called, but few are chosen.

AKJV: For many are called, but few are chosen. ¶

ASV: For many are called, but few chosen.

YLT: for many are called, and few chosen.'

Exposition: Matthew 22:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For many are called, but few are chosen.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:15

Greek

Τότε πορευθέντες οἱ Φαρισαῖοι συμβούλιον ἔλαβον ὅπως αὐτὸν παγιδεύσωσιν ἐν λόγῳ.

Tote poreythentes oi Pharisaioi symboylion elabon opos ayton pagideysosin en logo.

KJV: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

AKJV: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

ASV: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.

YLT: Then the Pharisees having gone, took counsel how they might ensnare him in words,

Exposition: Matthew 22:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:16

Greek

καὶ ἀποστέλλουσιν αὐτῷ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτῶν μετὰ τῶν Ἡρῳδιανῶν ⸀λέγοντες· Διδάσκαλε, οἴδαμεν ὅτι ἀληθὴς εἶ καὶ τὴν ὁδὸν τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν ἀληθείᾳ διδάσκεις, καὶ οὐ μέλει σοι περὶ οὐδενός, οὐ γὰρ βλέπεις εἰς πρόσωπον ἀνθρώπων·

kai apostelloysin ayto toys mathetas ayton meta ton Erodianon legontes· Didaskale, oidamen oti alethes ei kai ten odon toy theoy en aletheia didaskeis, kai oy melei soi peri oydenos, oy gar blepeis eis prosopon anthropon·

KJV: 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 for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

AKJV: And they sent out to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth, neither care you for any man: for you regard not the person of men.

ASV: And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men.

YLT: and they send to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, `Teacher, we have known that thou art true, and the way of God in truth thou dost teach, and thou art not caring for any one, for thou dost not look to the face of men;

Exposition: Matthew 22:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text 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 for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:17

Greek

εἰπὸν οὖν ἡμῖν τί σοι δοκεῖ· ἔξεστιν δοῦναι κῆνσον Καίσαρι ἢ οὔ;

eipon oyn emin ti soi dokei· exestin doynai kenson Kaisari e oy;

KJV: Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not?

AKJV: Tell us therefore, What think you? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

ASV: Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

YLT: tell us, therefore, what dost thou think? is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?'

Exposition: Matthew 22:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:18

Greek

γνοὺς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς τὴν πονηρίαν αὐτῶν εἶπεν· Τί με πειράζετε, ὑποκριταί;

gnoys de o Iesoys ten ponerian ayton eipen· Ti me peirazete, ypokritai;

KJV: But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

AKJV: But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt you me, you hypocrites?

ASV: But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?

YLT: And Jesus having known their wickedness, said, `Why me do ye tempt, hypocrites?

Exposition: Matthew 22:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:19

Greek

ἐπιδείξατέ μοι τὸ νόμισμα τοῦ κήνσου. οἱ δὲ προσήνεγκαν αὐτῷ δηνάριον.

epideixate moi to nomisma toy kensoy. oi de prosenegkan ayto denarion.

KJV: Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

AKJV: Show me the tribute money. And they brought to him a penny.

ASV: Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a denarius.

YLT: show me the tribute-coin?' and they brought to him a denary;

Exposition: Matthew 22:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:20

Greek

καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· Τίνος ἡ εἰκὼν αὕτη καὶ ἡ ἐπιγραφή;

kai legei aytois· Tinos e eikon ayte kai e epigraphe;

KJV: And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

AKJV: And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription?

ASV: And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

YLT: and he saith to them, `Whose is this image and the inscription?'

Exposition: Matthew 22:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:21

Greek

λέγουσιν ⸀αὐτῷ· Καίσαρος. τότε λέγει αὐτοῖς· Ἀπόδοτε οὖν τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι καὶ τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ τῷ θεῷ.

legoysin ayto· Kaisaros. tote legei aytois· Apodote oyn ta Kaisaros Kaisari kai ta toy theoy to theo.

KJV: They say unto him, Cesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

AKJV: They say to him, Caesar’s. Then says he to them, Render therefore to Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.

ASV: They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

YLT: they say to him, Caesar's;' then saith he to them, Render therefore the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God;'

Exposition: Matthew 22:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'They say unto him, Cesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:22

Greek

καὶ ἀκούσαντες ἐθαύμασαν, καὶ ἀφέντες αὐτὸν ἀπῆλθαν.

kai akoysantes ethaymasan, kai aphentes ayton apelthan.

KJV: When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

AKJV: When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left him, and went their way. ¶

ASV: And when they heard it, they marvelled, and left him, and went away.

YLT: and having heard they wondered, and having left him they went away.

Exposition: Matthew 22:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:23

Greek

Ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ προσῆλθον αὐτῷ Σαδδουκαῖοι, ⸀λέγοντες μὴ εἶναι ἀνάστασιν, καὶ ἐπηρώτησαν αὐτὸν

En ekeine te emera proselthon ayto Saddoykaioi, legontes me einai anastasin, kai eperotesan ayton

KJV: The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,

AKJV: The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,

ASV: On that day there came to him Sadducees, they that say that there is no resurrection: and they asked him,

YLT: In that day there came near to him Sadducees, who are saying there is not a rising again, and they questioned him, saying,

Exposition: Matthew 22:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:24

Greek

λέγοντες· Διδάσκαλε, Μωϋσῆς εἶπεν· Ἐάν τις ἀποθάνῃ μὴ ἔχων τέκνα, ἐπιγαμβρεύσει ὁ ἀδελφὸς αὐτοῦ τὴν γυναῖκα αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀναστήσει σπέρμα τῷ ἀδελφῷ αὐτοῦ.

legontes· Didaskale, Moyses eipen· Ean tis apothane me echon tekna, epigambreysei o adelphos aytoy ten gynaika aytoy kai anastesei sperma to adelpho aytoy.

KJV: Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

AKJV: Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed to his brother.

ASV: saying, Teacher, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

YLT: `Teacher, Moses said, If any one may die not having children, his brother shall marry his wife, and shall raise up seed to his brother.

Exposition: Matthew 22:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:25

Greek

ἦσαν δὲ παρʼ ἡμῖν ἑπτὰ ἀδελφοί· καὶ ὁ πρῶτος ⸀γήμας ἐτελεύτησεν, καὶ μὴ ἔχων σπέρμα ἀφῆκεν τὴν γυναῖκα αὐτοῦ τῷ ἀδελφῷ αὐτοῦ·

esan de par emin epta adelphoi· kai o protos gemas eteleytesen, kai me echon sperma apheken ten gynaika aytoy to adelpho aytoy·

KJV: Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:

AKJV: Now there were with us seven brothers: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife to his brother:

ASV: Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first married and deceased, and having no seed left his wife unto his brother;

YLT: `And there were with us seven brothers, and the first having married did die, and not having seed, he left his wife to his brother;

Exposition: Matthew 22:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:26

Greek

ὁμοίως καὶ ὁ δεύτερος καὶ ὁ τρίτος, ἕως τῶν ἑπτά·

omoios kai o deyteros kai o tritos, eos ton epta·

KJV: Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

AKJV: Likewise the second also, and the third, to the seventh.

ASV: in like manner the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

YLT: in like manner also the second, and the third, unto the seventh,

Exposition: Matthew 22:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:27

Greek

ὕστερον δὲ πάντων ἀπέθανεν ⸀ἡ γυνή.

ysteron de panton apethanen e gyne.

KJV: And last of all the woman died also.

AKJV: And last of all the woman died also.

ASV: And after them all, the woman died.

YLT: and last of all died also the woman;

Exposition: Matthew 22:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And last of all the woman died also.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:28

Greek

ἐν τῇ ⸂ἀναστάσει οὖν⸃ τίνος τῶν ἑπτὰ ἔσται γυνή; πάντες γὰρ ἔσχον αὐτήν.

en te anastasei oyn tinos ton epta estai gyne; pantes gar eschon ayten.

KJV: Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.

AKJV: Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.

ASV: In the resurrection therefore whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.

YLT: therefore in the rising again, of which of the seven shall she be wife--for all had her?'

Exposition: Matthew 22:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:29

Greek

Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Πλανᾶσθε μὴ εἰδότες τὰς γραφὰς μηδὲ τὴν δύναμιν τοῦ θεοῦ·

Apokritheis de o Iesoys eipen aytois· Planasthe me eidotes tas graphas mede ten dynamin toy theoy·

KJV: Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

AKJV: Jesus answered and said to them, You do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

ASV: But Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

YLT: And Jesus answering said to them, `Ye go astray, not knowing the Writings, nor the power of God;

Exposition: Matthew 22:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:30

Greek

ἐν γὰρ τῇ ἀναστάσει οὔτε γαμοῦσιν οὔτε ⸀γαμίζονται, ἀλλʼ ὡς ἄγγελοι ⸀θεοῦ ἐν ⸀τῷ οὐρανῷ εἰσιν·

en gar te anastasei oyte gamoysin oyte gamizontai, all os aggeloi theoy en to oyrano eisin·

KJV: For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

AKJV: For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

ASV: For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in heaven.

YLT: for in the rising again they do not marry, nor are they given in marriage, but are as messengers of God in heaven.

Exposition: Matthew 22:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:31

Greek

περὶ δὲ τῆς ἀναστάσεως τῶν νεκρῶν οὐκ ἀνέγνωτε τὸ ῥηθὲν ὑμῖν ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ λέγοντος·

peri de tes anastaseos ton nekron oyk anegnote to rethen ymin ypo toy theoy legontos·

KJV: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

AKJV: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying,

ASV: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

YLT: `And concerning the rising again of the dead, did ye not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying,

Exposition: Matthew 22:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:32

Greek

Ἐγώ εἰμι ὁ θεὸς Ἀβραὰμ καὶ ὁ θεὸς Ἰσαὰκ καὶ ὁ θεὸς Ἰακώβ; οὐκ ἔστιν ⸂ὁ θεὸς⸃ νεκρῶν ἀλλὰ ζώντων.

Ego eimi o theos Abraam kai o theos Isaak kai o theos Iakob; oyk estin o theos nekron alla zonton.

KJV: I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

AKJV: I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

ASV: I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

YLT: I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not a God of dead men, but of living.'

Exposition: Matthew 22:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:33

Greek

καὶ ἀκούσαντες οἱ ὄχλοι ἐξεπλήσσοντο ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ.

kai akoysantes oi ochloi exeplessonto epi te didache aytoy.

KJV: And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

AKJV: And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine. ¶

ASV: And when the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.

YLT: And having heard, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching;

Exposition: Matthew 22:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:34

Greek

Οἱ δὲ Φαρισαῖοι ἀκούσαντες ὅτι ἐφίμωσεν τοὺς Σαδδουκαίους συνήχθησαν ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτό.

Oi de Pharisaioi akoysantes oti ephimosen toys Saddoykaioys synechthesan epi to ayto.

KJV: But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.

AKJV: But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.

ASV: But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, gathered themselves together.

YLT: and the Pharisees, having heard that he did silence the Sadducees, were gathered together unto him;

Exposition: Matthew 22:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:35

Greek

καὶ ἐπηρώτησεν εἷς ἐξ αὐτῶν νομικὸς πειράζων ⸀αὐτόν·

kai eperotesen eis ex ayton nomikos peirazon ayton·

KJV: Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,

AKJV: Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,

ASV: And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, trying him:

YLT: and one of them, a lawyer, did question, tempting him, and saying,

Exposition: Matthew 22:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:36

Greek

Διδάσκαλε, ποία ἐντολὴ μεγάλη ἐν τῷ νόμῳ;

Didaskale, poia entole megale en to nomo;

KJV: Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

AKJV: Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

ASV: Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?

YLT: `Teacher, which is the great command in the Law?'

Exposition: Matthew 22:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Master, which is the great commandment in the law?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:37

Greek

ὁ ⸀δὲ ἔφη αὐτῷ· Ἀγαπήσεις κύριον τὸν θεόν σου ἐν ὅλῃ ⸀τῇ καρδίᾳ σου καὶ ἐν ὅλῃ ⸁τῇ ψυχῇ σου καὶ ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ διανοίᾳ σου·

o de ephe ayto· Agapeseis kyrion ton theon soy en ole te kardia soy kai en ole te psyche soy kai en ole te dianoia soy·

KJV: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

AKJV: Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.

ASV: And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

YLT: And Jesus said to him, `Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thine understanding--

Exposition: Matthew 22:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:38

Greek

αὕτη ἐστὶν ⸂ἡ μεγάλη καὶ πρώτη⸃ ἐντολή.

ayte estin e megale kai prote entole.

KJV: This is the first and great commandment.

AKJV: This is the first and great commandment.

ASV: This is the great and first commandment.

YLT: this is a first and great command;

Exposition: Matthew 22:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'This is the first and great commandment.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:39

Greek

Δευτέρα ⸀δὲ ὁμοία ⸀αὐτῇ· Ἀγαπήσεις τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν.

Deytera de omoia ayte· Agapeseis ton plesion soy os seayton.

KJV: And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

AKJV: And the second is like to it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

ASV: And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

YLT: and the second is like to it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself;

Exposition: Matthew 22:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:40

Greek

ἐν ταύταις ταῖς δυσὶν ἐντολαῖς ὅλος ὁ νόμος ⸂κρέμαται καὶ οἱ προφῆται⸃.

en taytais tais dysin entolais olos o nomos krematai kai oi prophetai.

KJV: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

AKJV: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. ¶

ASV: On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets.

YLT: on these--the two commands--all the law and the prophets do hang.'

Exposition: Matthew 22:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:41

Greek

Συνηγμένων δὲ τῶν Φαρισαίων ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτοὺς ὁ Ἰησοῦς

Synegmenon de ton Pharisaion eperotesen aytoys o Iesoys

KJV: While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,

AKJV: While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,

ASV: Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,

YLT: And the Pharisees having been gathered together, Jesus did question them,

Exposition: Matthew 22:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:42

Greek

λέγων· Τί ὑμῖν δοκεῖ περὶ τοῦ χριστοῦ; τίνος υἱός ἐστιν; λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· Τοῦ Δαυίδ.

legon· Ti ymin dokei peri toy christoy; tinos yios estin; legoysin ayto· Toy Dayid.

KJV: Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.

AKJV: Saying, What think you of Christ? whose son is he? They say to him, The son of David.

ASV: saying, What think ye of the Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David.

YLT: saying, What do ye think concerning the Christ? of whom is he son?' They say to him, Of David.'

Exposition: Matthew 22:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:43

Greek

λέγει αὐτοῖς· Πῶς οὖν Δαυὶδ ἐν πνεύματι ⸂καλεῖ αὐτὸν κύριον⸃ λέγων·

legei aytois· Pos oyn Dayid en pneymati kalei ayton kyrion legon·

KJV: He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,

AKJV: He says to them, How then does David in spirit call him Lord, saying,

ASV: He saith unto them, How then doth David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying,

YLT: He saith to them, `How then doth David in the Spirit call him lord, saying,

Exposition: Matthew 22:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:44

Greek

⸀Εἶπεν κύριος τῷ κυρίῳ μου· Κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου ἕως ἂν θῶ τοὺς ἐχθρούς σου ⸀ὑποκάτω τῶν ποδῶν σου;

Eipen kyrios to kyrio moy· Kathoy ek dexion moy eos an tho toys echthroys soy ypokato ton podon soy;

KJV: The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?

AKJV: The LORD said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, till I make your enemies your footstool?

ASV: The Lord said unto my Lord,

YLT: The Lord said to my lord, Sit at my right hand, till I may make thine enemies thy footstool?

Exposition: Matthew 22:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:45

Greek

εἰ οὖν Δαυὶδ καλεῖ αὐτὸν κύριον, πῶς υἱὸς αὐτοῦ ἐστιν;

ei oyn Dayid kalei ayton kyrion, pos yios aytoy estin;

KJV: If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

AKJV: If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

ASV: If David then calleth him Lord, how is he his son?

YLT: If then David doth call him lord, how is he his son?'

Exposition: Matthew 22:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 22:46

Greek

καὶ οὐδεὶς ἐδύνατο ⸂ἀποκριθῆναι αὐτῷ⸃ λόγον, οὐδὲ ἐτόλμησέν τις ἀπʼ ἐκείνης τῆς ἡμέρας ἐπερωτῆσαι αὐτὸν οὐκέτι.

kai oydeis edynato apokrithenai ayto logon, oyde etolmesen tis ap ekeines tes emeras eperotesai ayton oyketi.

KJV: And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

AKJV: And no man was able to answer him a word, neither dared any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

ASV: And no one was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

YLT: And no one was able to answer him a word, nor durst any from that day question him any more.

Exposition: Matthew 22:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.