1. And responding, Jesus again spoke to them in parables, saying:
2. "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who was king, who celebrated a wedding for his son.
3. And he sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding. But they were not willing to come.
4. Again, he sent other servants, saying, 'Tell the invited: Behold, I have prepared my meal. My bulls and fatlings have been killed, and all is ready. Come to the wedding.'