Matthew 22:5
But they ignored the invitation and left. One went to his fields; another to take care of his business.
Free Bible 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
6The rest grabbed the king's servants, mistreated them, and killed them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:14Lot went immediately to speak to the men who were engaged to marry his daughters. “Get up quickly and leave,” he said, “because the Lord is about to destroy the town!” But they thought it was just a joke.
Psalms 106:24Later the people refused to enter the Promised Land; they didn't trust him to do as he'd promised.
Proverbs 1:24For I have called you, but you refused to listen; I reached out my hand to you, but you didn't care.
Matthew 24:38It will be as in the days before the flood, when they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, right up until the day that Noah went into the ark.
Luke 17:26The time when the Son of man comes will be like it was in Noah's day.
Acts 24:25He discussed with them about living right, self-control, and the coming judgment. Felix became alarmed and told Paul, “You can go now, and I'll send for you when I get the chance.”
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 →