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Matthew 22:5-21 King James 2000 (KJ2000)

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

6. And the remnant took his servants, and treated them shamefully, and slew them.

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

8. Then said he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they who were bidden were not worthy.

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

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

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

12. And he said unto him, Friend, how came you in here not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

13. 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.

14. For many are called, but few are chosen.

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

16. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, 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.

17. Tell us therefore, What think you? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

18. But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said,

19. Show me the tribute money.

20. And he said unto them,

21. They said unto him, Caesar's. Then said he unto them,

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