Matthieu - Caput 22

Matthieu 22.1 et respondens Iesus dixit iterum in parabolis eis dicens Matthieu 22.2 simile factum est regnum caelorum homini regi qui fecit nuptias filio suo Matthieu 22.3 et misit servos suos vocare invitatos ad nuptias et nolebant venire Matthieu 22.4 iterum misit alios servos dicens dicite invitatis ecce prandium meum paravi tauri mei et altilia occisa et omnia parata venite ad nuptias Matthieu 22.5 illi autem neglexerunt et abierunt alius in villam suam alius vero ad negotiationem suam Matthieu 22.6 reliqui vero tenuerunt servos eius et contumelia adfectos occiderunt Matthieu 22.7 rex autem cum audisset iratus est et missis exercitibus suis perdidit homicidas illos et civitatem illorum succendit Matthieu 22.8 tunc ait servis suis nuptiae quidem paratae sunt sed qui invitati erant non fuerunt digni Matthieu 22.9 ite ergo ad exitus viarum et quoscumque inveneritis vocate ad nuptias Matthieu 22.10 et egressi servi eius in vias congregaverunt omnes quos invenerunt malos et bonos et impletae sunt nuptiae discumbentium Matthieu 22.11 intravit autem rex ut videret discumbentes et vidit ibi hominem non vestitum veste nuptiali Matthieu 22.12 et ait illi amice quomodo huc intrasti non habens vestem nuptialem at ille obmutuit Matthieu 22.13 tunc dixit rex ministris ligatis pedibus eius et manibus mittite eum in tenebras exteriores ibi erit fletus et stridor dentium Matthieu 22.14 multi autem sunt vocati pauci vero electi Matthieu 22.15 tunc abeuntes Pharisaei consilium inierunt ut caperent eum in sermone Matthieu 22.16 et mittunt ei discipulos suos cum Herodianis dicentes magister scimus quia verax es et viam Dei in veritate doces et non est tibi cura de aliquo non enim respicis personam hominum Matthieu 22.17 dic ergo nobis quid tibi videatur licet censum dare Caesari an non Matthieu 22.18 cognita autem Iesus nequitia eorum ait quid me temptatis hypocritae Matthieu 22.19 ostendite mihi nomisma census at illi obtulerunt ei denarium Matthieu 22.20 et ait illis Iesus cuius est imago haec et suprascriptio Matthieu 22.21 dicunt ei Caesaris tunc ait illis reddite ergo quae sunt Caesaris Caesari et quae sunt Dei Deo Matthieu 22.22 et audientes mirati sunt et relicto eo abierunt Matthieu 22.23 in illo die accesserunt ad eum Sadducaei qui dicunt non esse resurrectionem et interrogaverunt eum Matthieu 22.24 dicentes magister Moses dixit si quis mortuus fuerit non habens filium ut ducat frater eius uxorem illius et suscitet semen fratri suo Matthieu 22.25 erant autem apud nos septem fratres et primus uxore ducta defunctus est et non habens semen reliquit uxorem suam fratri suo Matthieu 22.26 similiter secundus et tertius usque ad septimum Matthieu 22.27 novissime autem omnium et mulier defuncta est Matthieu 22.28 in resurrectione ergo cuius erit de septem uxor omnes enim habuerunt eam Matthieu 22.29 respondens autem Iesus ait illis erratis nescientes scripturas neque virtutem Dei Matthieu 22.30 in resurrectione enim neque nubent neque nubentur sed sunt sicut angeli Dei in caelo Matthieu 22.31 de resurrectione autem mortuorum non legistis quod dictum est a Deo dicente vobis Matthieu 22.32 ego sum Deus Abraham et Deus Isaac et Deus Iacob non est Deus mortuorum sed viventium Matthieu 22.33 et audientes turbae mirabantur in doctrina eius Matthieu 22.34 Pharisaei autem audientes quod silentium inposuisset Sadducaeis convenerunt in unum Matthieu 22.35 et interrogavit eum unus ex eis legis doctor temptans eum Matthieu 22.36 magister quod est mandatum magnum in lege Matthieu 22.37 ait illi Iesus diliges Dominum Deum tuum ex toto corde tuo et in tota anima tua et in tota mente tua Matthieu 22.38 hoc est maximum et primum mandatum Matthieu 22.39 secundum autem simile est huic diliges proximum tuum sicut te ipsum Matthieu 22.40 in his duobus mandatis universa lex pendet et prophetae Matthieu 22.41 congregatis autem Pharisaeis interrogavit eos Iesus Matthieu 22.42 dicens quid vobis videtur de Christo cuius filius est dicunt ei David Matthieu 22.43 ait illis quomodo ergo David in spiritu vocat eum Dominum dicens Matthieu 22.44 dixit Dominus Domino meo sede a dextris meis donec ponam inimicos tuos scabillum pedum tuorum Matthieu 22.45 si ergo David vocat eum Dominum quomodo filius eius est Matthieu 22.46 et nemo poterat respondere ei verbum neque ausus fuit quisquam ex illa die eum amplius interrogare

Matthieu : Caput 22

Reflection on Matthew 22: The Divine Confrontation

Chapter 22 of the Gospel of Matthew intensifies the confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders. In this tense context, we wonder: how does the Messiah react to the traps set by his adversaries? To answer this question, Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet, illustrating the rejection of the divine invitation by those who should be the first to respond.

The Tricky Questions

In the remainder of this chapter, Jesus addresses tricky questions concerning taxes, the resurrection, and the greatest commandment. Through his answers, he demonstrates supreme wisdom, defying the expectations of his interlocutors. Each question posed is an opportunity for Jesus to reveal His divine nature and His authority over human interpretations of the law.

The Challenge to the Pharisees

The chapter ends with Jesus challenging the Pharisees about the identity of the Messiah, allowing them to see the depth of their ignorance. His words silence his opponents, exposing both their cunning and Jesus' divine authority. These powerful interactions invite us to reflect on our own understanding of faith.

Meditation on Bible Passages

To deepen our reflection, let's meditate on five biblical passages that illuminate the profound themes of this insightful chapter:

Isaiah 25:6

"On this mountain the Lord of hosts will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a feast of aged wine, of the finest meats and the best wine." This verse relates to the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22:1-14, illustrating the kingdom of God like a great banquet.

Exodus 3:6

"He said again, 'I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' Then Moses covered his face, because he was afraid to look at God." Jesus quotes this verse in Matthew 22:32 to argue for the resurrection, showing that God is the God of the living.

Deuteronomy 6:5

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength." Jesus cites this verse in Matthew 22:37 as the greatest commandment, emphasizing unconditional love for God.

Leviticus 19:18

"Do not seek revenge or hold a grudge against anyone, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." Jesus refers to this verse in Matthew 22:39 as the second greatest commandment, emphasizing the importance of loving others.

Psalms 110:1

"The Lord said to my Lord, 'Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.'" Jesus quotes this psalm in Matthew 22:44 to challenge the Pharisees' understanding of the Messiah.

These passages invite us to a A profound meditation on the nature of God and our response to his invitation. Let us commit ourselves to responding with faith and love, remembering that the kingdom of God is at hand.