... > Bible > New Testament > public life of Christ: from his baptism until the Passion > Christ as teacher (part II): parables and proverbial sayings of Christ > parables and proverbial sayings of Christ ~ human and divine love > the great supper; the royal wedding-feast ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 22:1-14; Luke 14:16-24) > second invitation to the royal wedding-feast: the servants are slain