Matthew 22:5
But they paid no attention and went away, one to his own field and another to his business.
Text-Critical English NT
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
Matthew 24:38For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah went into the ark.
Luke 17:26Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man.
Acts 24:25But as Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said in response, “Go away for now, and when I get an opportunity I will call for yoʋ.”
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 →