Matthew 22:5
"They, however, paid no attention, but went off, one to his own farm, another to his business;
Montgomery New Testament
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
6"while the rest seized his slaves and maltreated and murdered them.
Cross References
Matthew 24:38"For just as in the days before the deluge they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the very day when Noah entered the ark,
Luke 17:26"And this was in the time of Noah, so will it be in the time of the Son of man.
Acts 24:25And as he reasoned about morality, self-control, and the future judgment, Felix was terrified, and said, "For the present go on your way, and when I find a convenient season, 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 →