Luke 14:18
And they all, with one consent, began to make excuse. The first said to him, I have bought a farm, and I must go and see it; I pray you, have me excused.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
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Cross References
Matthew 22:5But they were careless, and went away, one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
Luke 8:14That which fell among thorns are those who hear, and so conduct themselves, that they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
Luke 18:24When Jesus saw that he was very sad, he said: How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
John 1:11He came to his own country, and his own people received him not.
Matthew Henry on Luke 14:16-25
The Generous Invitations; The Neglected Feast. 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see… Read the whole commentary →