Matthew 22:12
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.”
λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
ἑταῖρος
Friend,
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ἑταῖρος
Comrade, companion, friend. Hetairos. Jesus addressed both wedding guests and Judas with this word. Examine who you call companion, and whether you are worthy of the name yourself.
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πῶς
how
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πῶς
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
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εἰσέρχομαι
did you enter
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εἰσέρχομαι
To enter, to go in, to come in. Eiserchomai. Enter through the narrow gate. The narrow gate requires humility. Pride cannot fit through it. Only those who bow can enter.
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ὧδε
here
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ὧδε
Here, in this place. Hōde. Jesus said, "Come here," and "he is not here." The word marks presence and absence, arrival and encounter. Pay attention to where you are.
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ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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ἔνδυμα
garment
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ἔνδυμα
Clothing, outer garment. Éndyma. What you wear on the outside reveals something about the inside. Put on the garments worthy of who you are in Christ.
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γάμος
of wedding?
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γάμος
Wedding, marriage feast, nuptials. Gámos. The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. Marriage is not merely human ceremony but a picture of divine union. Honor it.
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φιμόω
he was speechless.
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φιμόω
Silence, muzzle, put to rest. Phimóō. Jesus rebuked demons and stilled storms with this same command. Even creation and evil obey his word. Let that settle your fear.
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