Matthew 22:5
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;
World Messianic 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 grabbed his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:14Lot went out, and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were pledged to marry his daughters, and said, “Get up! Get out of this place, for the LORD will destroy the city!” But he seemed to his sons-in-law to be joking.
Psalms 106:24Yes, they despised the pleasant land. They didn’t believe his word,
Proverbs 1:24Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention;
Matthew 24:38For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ship,
Luke 17:26As it was in the days of Noah, even so it will also be in the days of the Son of Man.
Acts 24:25As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon 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 →