Matthew 22:13

Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Cross-reference

In Matthew 8:12, Jesus uses the identical phrase 'outer darkness, weeping and gnashing of teeth' for those who reject the kingdom — same fate.

Matthew 13:30 describes binding weeds for burning—parallel to binding and casting this man into outer darkness.

In Matthew 13:42, the same 'weeping and gnashing of teeth' appears in a parallel judgment scene—the furnace of fire.

Matthew 13:50 repeats the identical phrase 'weeping and gnashing of teeth' in another judgment parable (the net).

Matthew 24:51 also ends with 'weeping and gnashing of teeth,' linking unfaithful servants to the same outer darkness punishment.

In Matthew 25:30, the worthless servant is cast into outer darkness with weeping and gnashing of teeth — exactly matching the wedding guest's punishment.

In Matthew 5:30, Jesus warns about the whole body being cast into hell — linking the outer darkness to final judgment.

Luke 13:28 Parallel

Luke 13:28 uses the exact phrase 'weeping and gnashing of teeth' for those excluded from the kingdom—strong parallel judgment.

2 Peter 2:4 Parallel

In 2 Peter 2:4, fallen angels are bound in chains of darkness awaiting judgment — mirroring the binding and darkness of the wedding guest.

Jude 1:6 Parallel

In Jude 1:6, angels are kept in darkness bound with everlasting chains for judgment — strongly parallels the binding and darkness of the wedding guest.

In Revelation 16:10, the beast's kingdom is darkened and people gnaw their tongues in pain — closely mirroring outer darkness and gnashing of teeth.

Daniel 3:20 Contrast

Daniel 3:23 shows three men bound and cast into fire—but delivered; here the man is bound and cast out for punishment, a contrast.

Isaiah 52:1 Parallel

Isaiah 52:1 calls Jerusalem to put on beautiful garments and exclude the unclean—similar requirement of proper attire to enter God's presence.

2 Thessalonians 1:9 Related theme

In 2 Thessalonians 1:9, the wicked are shut out from God's presence in eternal destruction — the same concept of exclusion as outer darkness.

Jude 1:13 Related theme

In Jude 1:13, blackest darkness is reserved forever for the ungodly — the same fate as being cast into outer darkness.

2 Peter 2:17 Related theme

In 2 Peter 2:17, blackest darkness is reserved for false teachers — the same outer darkness imagery used for the wedding guest.