This is the third parable that Jesus speaks after His authority was questioned by the Jewish leaders (21:23). Like the first two, this parable is a direct rebuke to the stubborn refusal of faith that is evident in the hearts of these leaders. The parable tells of a king who is throwing a wedding feast for his son. He sends out his servants to invite the kingdom. The response however is irregular. Some of his invited guests simply pay no attention to the invitation. Others respond more violently and beat and kill the kings servants who brought them their invitation.