QUESTION—Why did the king enter to see the guests?. He was there to meet and greet the guests [BNTC, TH; CEV, NLT]. He came to see who had come to his feast [NTC, PNTC]. It was an inspection [NIBC, NICNT]. This act of inspecting the guests symbolizes that fact that even those who profess to be Jesus’ disciples will come before God for judgment [NIBC]. QUESTION—What does the wedding garment symbolize? It represents producing the fruit of the Christian life [NICNT, NTC, WBC]. It symbolizes one’s righteousness
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