Matthew 22:5
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
Updated King James Version
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 remnant took his servants, and pleaded them spitefully, and slew them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:14And Lot went out, and spoke unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
Psalms 106:24Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:
Proverbs 1:24Because I have called, and all of you refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
Matthew 24:38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
Luke 17:26And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, wilful restrain, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call 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 →