Matthew 22:5
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;
American Standard 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 rest laid hold on his servants, and treated them shamefully, and killed them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:14And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons-in-law, who married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for Jehovah will destroy the city. But he seemed unto his sons-in-law as one that mocked.
Psalms 106:24Yea, they despised the pleasant land, They believed not his word,
Proverbs 1:24Because I have called, and ye have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man hath regarded;
Matthew 24:38For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,
Luke 17:26And as it came to pass in the days of Noah, even so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.
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 →