Luke 14:18
And they all, with one mind, began[14:18] to excuse themselves. The first said to him: I bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee let me be excused.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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Matthew 22:5But they made light of it, and went away, one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
Luke 8:14And that which fell among the thorns, these are they who have heard, and going forth are choked with the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
Luke 18:24And Jesus seeing him became very sorrowful, said: How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
John 1:11He came to his own, and his own 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 →