Matthew 22:5
They, however, took no notice, but went off, one to their farm, another to their business;
Open English Bible (US)
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
6while the rest, seizing his servants, ill-treated them and killed them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:14So Lot went out and said to his sons-in-law, “Up, go out of this place, for the Lord will destroy the city.” But his sons-in-law thought he was only joking.
Psalms 106:24They spurned the delightsome land, they refused to believe in his word.
Matthew 24:38In those days before the flood they went on eating and drinking, marrying and being married, up to the very day on which Noah entered the ark.
Luke 17:26As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be again in the days of the Son of Man.
Acts 24:25But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him – “Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again.”
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 →