Matthew 22:5
But they showed contempt, and went away, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise;
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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 seized his servants, and abused them, and slew them.
Cross References
Matthew 24:38For as, before the flood, they were eating and drinking, taking wives and giving to husbands, up to the day that Noah entered the ark,
Luke 17:26And as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of man.
Acts 24:25And while he was discoursing with them on righteousness, and on holiness, and on the future judgment, Felix was filled with fear; and he said: For the present time, go: and when I have opportunity, I will send 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 →