Jesus replied,“ A certain man was preparing a great banquet. He invited many guests.

耶稣对他说：“有一人摆设大筵席，请了许多客。

耶稣对他说：“有人摆设大宴席，请了许多客人。

耶稣对他说：“有人摆设大宴席，请了许多客人。

于是，耶稣对他说：“有一个人大摆宴席，邀请了许多客人。

耶稣对他说：“有一个人大摆筵席，请了许多客人。

耶稣对他说：“有一个人预备盛大的宴席，邀请了许多人。

耶穌對他說：「有一人擺設大筵席，請了許多客。

耶穌對他說：「有人擺設大宴席，請了許多客人。

耶穌對他說：「有人擺設大宴席，請了許多客人。

於是，耶穌對他說：「有一個人大擺宴席，邀請了許多客人。

耶穌對他說：“有一個人大擺筵席，請了許多客人。

耶穌對他說：『有一個人辦大筵席，請了許多人。

耶穌對他說：「有一個人預備盛大的宴席，邀請了許多人。

耶穌曰、或設大筵、所請者眾、

耶穌曰、或設大筵、所請甚多、

耶穌設喻曰、或設大筵、所請甚多、

耶穌答曰：『昔有人、設盛筵、柬請多賓、

Jesus replied:“ A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests.

But he said to him,“ A man once gave a great banquet and invited many.

Jesus replied with this story:“ A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations.

Then he told him,“ A man was giving a large banquet and invited many.

But He said to him,“ A man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many;

Then He said to him,“ A certain man gave a great supper and invited many,

But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many:

Then He told him:“ A man was giving a large banquet and invited many.

Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:

But Jesus said to him,“ A man once gave a great banquet and invited many guests.

But he said to him,“ A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people.

“ Here is what the kingdom of heaven is like. A king prepared a wedding dinner for his son.He sent his slaves to those who had been invited to the dinner. The slaves told them to come. But they refused.“ Then he sent some more slaves. He said,‘ Tell those who were invited that I have prepared my dinner. I have killed my oxen and my fattest cattle. Everything is ready. Come to the wedding dinner.’“ But the people paid no attention. One went away to his field. Another went away to his business.The rest grabbed his slaves. They treated them badly and then killed them.The king became very angry. He sent his army to destroy them. They killed those murderers and burned their city.“ Then the king said to his slaves,‘ The wedding dinner is ready. But those I invited were not fit to come.So go to the street corners. Invite to the dinner anyone you can find.’So the slaves went out into the streets. They gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good. Soon the wedding hall was filled with guests.“ The king came in to see the guests. He noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.‘ Friend,’ he asked,‘ how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ The man couldn’t think of anything to say.“ Then the king told his slaves,‘ Tie up his hands and feet. Throw him outside into the darkness. Out there people will weep and grind their teeth.’“ Many are invited, but few are chosen.”

On Mount Zion the Lord who rules over all will prepare a feast for all the nations. The best and richest foods and the finest aged wines will be served.On that mountain the Lord will destroy the veil of sadness that covers all the nations. He will destroy the gloom that is spread over everyone.

“ Come, all you who are thirsty. Come and drink the water I offer to you. You who do not have any money, come. Buy and eat the grain I give you. Come and buy wine and milk. You will not have to pay anything for it.Why spend money on what is not food? Why work for what does not satisfy you? Listen carefully to me. Then you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the richest food there is.Listen and come to me. Pay attention to me. Then you will live. I will make a covenant with you that will last forever. I will give you my faithful love. I promised it to David.I made him a witness to the nations. He became a ruler and commander over them.You too will send for nations you do not know. Even though you do not know them, they will come running to you. That is what I will do. I am the Lord your God. I am the Holy One of Israel. I have honored you.”Turn to the Lord before it’s too late. Call out to him while he’s still ready to help you.Let those who are evil stop doing evil things. And let them quit thinking evil thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord. The Lord will show them his tender love. Let them turn to our God. He is always ready to forgive.

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in. I will eat with that person, and they will eat with me.

Wisdom has built her house. She has set up its seven pillars.She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine. She has also set her table.

“ My bride, I have come into my garden. My sister, I’ve gathered my myrrh and my spice. I’ve eaten my honeycomb and my honey. I’ve drunk my wine and my milk.”“ Friends, eat and drink. Drink up all the love you want.”

They will come and shout for joy on Mount Zion. They will be joyful because of everything I give them. I give them grain, olive oil and fresh wine. I give them the young animals in their flocks and herds. Israel will be like a garden that has plenty of water. And they will not be sad anymore.Then young women will dance and be glad. And so will the men, young and old alike. I will turn their mourning into gladness. I will comfort them. And I will give them joy instead of sorrow.I will satisfy the priests. I will give them more than enough. And my people will be filled with the good things I give them,” announces the Lord.

The Holy Spirit and the bride say,“ Come!” And the person who hears should say,“ Come!” Anyone who is thirsty should come. Anyone who wants to take the free gift of the water of life should do so.

Jesus replied,“ A certain man was preparing a great banquet. He invited many guests.Then the day of the banquet arrived. He sent his servant to those who had been invited. The servant told them,‘ Come. Everything is ready now.’“ But they all had the same idea. They began to make excuses. The first one said,‘ I have just bought a field. I have to go and see it. Please excuse me.’“ Another said,‘ I have just bought five pairs of oxen. I’m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.’“ Still another said,‘ I just got married, so I can’t come.’“ The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry. He ordered his servant,‘ Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the town. Bring in those who are poor. Also bring those who can’t see or walk.’“‘ Sir,’ the servant said,‘ what you ordered has been done. But there is still room.’“ Then the master told his servant,‘ Go out to the roads. Go out to the country lanes. Make the people come in. I want my house to be full.I tell you, not one of those people who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’ ”

The people of Ephraim will become like warriors. Their hearts will be glad as if they were drinking wine. Their children will see it and be filled with joy. I will make their hearts glad.

He said to them,“ Go into all the world. Preach the good news to everyone.Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who does not believe will be punished.