Matthew 22:5
But they made light of it, and went away; one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
Noyes 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
6And the rest seized his servants, and ill-treated and slew them.
Cross References
Psalms 106:24They also despised the pleasant land, And believed not his word;
Proverbs 1:24“Because I have called, and ye have refused,—Because I have stretched out my hand, and no one hath regarded.
Matthew 24:38For as in the days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark,
Luke 17:26And as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be also in the days of the Son of man.
Acts 24:25And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix became alarmed, and answered, Go thy way for the present; and when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
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 →