sent forth, &c. John, the Lord, and the Twelve.
were bidden. those who had been bidden. This bidding had been done by the prophets. For the custom of such. later "sending" compare Esther 5:8 with Esther 6:14.
to. Greek. eis. App-104.
wedding. wedding feast, as "marriage" in Matthew 22:1.
would not come. wished not to come. App-102.