Matthew 22:5
But they paid no attention and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
Unlocked Literal 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 others seized the king's servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:14Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, the men who had promised to marry his daughters, and said, “Quick, get out of this place, for Yahweh is about to destroy the city.” But to his sons-in-law he seemed to be joking.
Psalms 106:24Then they despised the fruitful land; 1 they did not believe his promise, 1
Proverbs 1:24I have called, and you have refused to listen; 1 I reached out with my hand, but there was no one who paid attention. 1
Matthew 24:38For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage until the day that Noah entered the ark,
Luke 17:26As it happened in the days of Noah, even so will it also happen in the days of the Son of Man.
Acts 24:25But when Paul reasoned with him about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now. But when I have the opportunity later on, I will send 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 →