Luke 14:18

And they all of one consent began to make excuse. The first said to him, I have bought a farm, and I have need having gone to see it: I pray thee have me excused.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.

In Context

17and at the hour, of the supper he sent his servants to say to those who were invited, Come; because they are now ready.

19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove the same: I intreat thee have me excused.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:5And they being careless, went away, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise:

Luke 8:14And that which falleth among thorns, there are those who hear, and going forward, by the cares and riches and pleasures are choked out, and bring forth no fruit to perfection.

Luke 18:24Jesus seeing him said, How hardly will those having riches enter into the kingdom of God!

John 1:11He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.

Matthew Henry on Luke 14:16-25

The Generous Invitations; The Neglected Feast. 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see… Read the whole commentary →

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