Matthew 22:9

“Go ye therefore into the highways, etc.] Either of the city, which were open and public, and where much people were passing to and fro; or of the fields, the high roads, where many passengers were travelling; and may design the Gentile world, and Gentile sinners, who, in respect of the Jews, were far off; were walking in their own ways, and in the high road to destruction; and may denote their being the vilest of sinners, and as having nothing to recommend them to the divine favour, and to such privileges as this entertainment expresses: and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage; to the marriage feast, not the marriage supper, but the dinner, (<402204>Matthew 22:4), their orders were…”

“Go ye therefore into the highways--the great outlets and thoroughfares, whether of town or country, where human beings are to be found. and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage--that is, just as they are.”

“The highways - Literally, the “exit” or “going out” of the “paths or roads.” It means the square or principal street, into which a number of smaller streets enter; a place, therefore, of confluence, where many persons would be seen, and persons of all descriptions. By this is represented the offering of the gospel to the Gentiles. They were commonly regarded among the Jews as living in highways and hedges cast out and despised. return to 'Top of Page'”

“22:9 everyone you see: God’s invitation is no longer restricted to the nation of Israel (see 28:16-20; cp. 10:5-6; 15:21-28).”

“Pro 1:20-23, Pro 8:1-5, Pro 9:4-6; Isa 55:1-3, Isa 55:6, Isa 55:7; Mar 16:15, Mar 16:16; Luk 14:21-24; Luk 24:47; Act 13:47; Eph 3:8; Rev 22:17 Matthew 22:10”