Matthew 22:5
And they being careless, went away, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise:
1902 William Baxter Godbey 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
6but the rest, taking his servants, insulted, and slew them.
Cross References
Matthew 24:38For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day on which Noah entered into the ark,
Luke 17:26And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of man.
Acts 24:25And he reasoning concerning righteousness and temperance and the coming judgment, Felix, being alarmed, responded, Go thy way for this time; and having received an opportunity, I will call for thee:
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 →