Matthew 22:5
But they ignored this and they went away: one to his country estate, and another to his business.
Catholic Public Domain 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
6Yet truly, the rest took hold of his servants and, having treated them with contempt, killed them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:14And so Lot, going out, spoke to his sons-in-law, who were going to receive his daughters, and he said: “Rise up. Depart from this place. For the Lord will destroy this city.” And it seemed to them that he was speaking playfully.
Psalms 106:24these have seen the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep.
Proverbs 1:24For I called, and you refused. I extended my hand, and there was no one who watched.
Matthew 24:38For it will be just as it was in the days before the flood: eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, even until that day when Noah entered into the ark.
Luke 17:26And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of man.
Acts 24:25And after he discoursed about justice and chastity, and about the future judgment, Felix was trembling, and he responded: “For now, go, but remain under guard. Then, at an opportune time, I will summon you.”
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 →