Matthew 22:5
But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.
Berean Standard Bible
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
6The rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:14So Lot went out and spoke to the sons-in-law who were pledged in marriage to his daughters. “Get up,” he said. “Get out of this place, for the LORD is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking.
Psalms 106:24They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise.
Proverbs 1:24Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,
Matthew 24:38For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark.
Luke 17:26Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man:
Acts 24:25As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for 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 →