Matthew 22 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
Matthew 22
1And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying,
2The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son,
3and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the marriage feast: and they would not come.
4Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them that are bidden, Behold, I have made ready my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast.
5But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;
6and the rest laid hold on his servants, and treated them shamefully, and killed them.
7But the king was wroth; and he sent his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.
8Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they that were bidden were not worthy.
9Go ye therefore unto the partings of the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage feast.
10And those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was filled with guests.
11But when the king came in to behold the guests, he saw there a man who had not on a wedding-garment:
12and he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding-garment? And he was speechless.
13Then the king said to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and cast him out into the outer darkness; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.
14For many are called, but few chosen.
15Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.
16And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men.
17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?
18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?
19Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a denarius.
20And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
21They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
22And when they heard it, they marvelled, and left him, and went away.
23On that day there came to him Sadducees, they that say that there is no resurrection: and they asked him,
24saying, Teacher, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
25Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first married and deceased, and having no seed left his wife unto his brother;
26in like manner the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
27And after them all, the woman died.
28In the resurrection therefore whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
29But Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
30For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in heaven.
31But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
32I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
33And when the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.
34But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, gathered themselves together.
35And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, trying him:
36Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?
37And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38This is the great and first commandment.
39And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
40On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets.
41Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,
42saying, What think ye of the Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David.
43He saith unto them, How then doth David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying,
44The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I put thine enemies underneath thy feet?
45If David then calleth him Lord, how is he his son?
46And no one was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
Matthew 22
1And Jesus answering spoke to them again in parables, saying,
2The kingdom of the heavens has become like a king who made a wedding feast for his son,
3and sent his bondmen to call the persons invited to the wedding feast, and they would not come.
4Again he sent other bondmen, saying, Say to the persons invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fatted beasts are killed, and all things ready; come to the wedding feast.
5But they made light of it, and went, one to his own land, and another to his commerce.
6And the rest, laying hold of his bondmen, ill-treated and slew [them].
7And [when] the king [heard of it he] was wroth, and having sent his forces, destroyed those murderers and burned their city.
8Then he says to his bondmen, The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy;
9go therefore into the thoroughfares of the highways, and as many as ye shall find invite to the wedding feast.
10And those bondmen went out into the highways, and brought together all as many as they found, both evil and good; and the wedding feast was furnished with guests.
11And the king, having gone in to see the guests, beheld there a man not clothed with a wedding garment.
12And he says to him, [My] friend, how camest thou in here not having on a wedding garment? But he was speechless.
13Then said the king to the servants, Bind him feet and hands, and take him away, and cast him out into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.
14For many are called ones, but few chosen ones.
15Then went the Pharisees and held a council how they might ensnare him in speaking.
16And they send out to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true and teachest the way ofGod in truth, and carest not for any one, for thou regardest not men's person;
17tell us therefore what thou thinkest: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
18But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?
19Shew me the money of the tribute. And they presented to him a denarius.
20And he says to them, Whose [is] this image and superscription?
21They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what isGod's toGod.
22And when they heard [him], they wondered, and left him, and went away.
23On that day came to him Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection; and they demanded of him,
24saying, Teacher, Moses said, If any one die, not having children, his brother shall marry his wife and shall raise up seed to his brother.
25Now there were with us seven brethren; and the first having married died, and not having seed, left his wife to his brother.
26In like manner also the second and the third, unto the seven.
27And last of all the woman also died.
28In the resurrection therefore of which of the seven shall she be wife, for all had her?
29And Jesus answering said to them, Ye err, not knowing the scriptures nor the power ofGod.
30For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as angels ofGod in heaven.
31But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read what was spoken to you byGod, saying,
32I am theGod of Abraham, and theGod of Isaac, and theGod of Jacob?God is notGod of [the] dead, but of [the] living.
33And when the crowds heard [it] they were astonished at his doctrine.
34But the Pharisees, having heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, were gathered together.
35And one of them, a lawyer, demanded, tempting him, and saying,
36Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?
37And he said to him, Thou shalt love [the] Lord thyGod with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy understanding.
38This is [the] great and first commandment.
39And [the] second is like it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40On these two commandments the whole law and the prophets hang.
41And the Pharisees being gathered together, Jesus demanded of them,
42saying, What think ye concerning the Christ? whose son is he? They say to him, David's.
43He says to them, How then does David in Spirit call him Lord, saying,
44The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand until I put thine enemies under thy feet?
45If therefore David call him Lord, how is he his son?
46And no one was able to answer him a word, nor did any one dare from that day to question him any more.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in Matthew 22
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: Matthew 22:16
"And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men."
"And they send out to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true and teachest the way ofGod in truth, and carest not for any one, for thou regardest not men's person;"
