Matthew 22:5
But having disregarded, they departed, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
In Context
6and the others having seized his bondmen, abused and killed them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:14And Lot went out, and spoke to his sons-in-law, who married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place, for LORD will destroy the city. But he seemed to his sons-in-law as a man jesting.
Psalms 106:24Yea, they despised the pleasant land. They did not believe his word,
Proverbs 1:24Because I have called, and ye have refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man has regarded,
Matthew 24:38For as in the days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage until that day Noah entered into the ark.
Luke 17:26And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so also it will be in the days of the Son of man.
Acts 24:25And as he discoursed about righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment going to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, Go now, and having a convenient time, I will summon thee.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:2-15
The Parable of the Marriage Feast. 1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. 5 But they made light of it,… Read the whole commentary →