Jesus continues telling his parable.

## the highways and hedges ##

This refers to roads and paths outside of the city. It can be translated as "the main roads and paths outside of the city."

## those men ##

The word here for "men" means "male adults" and not just people in general.

## who were first invited  ##

"whom I first invited"

## will taste my dinner ##

"will enjoy the dinner I have prepared"