Matthew 22:5
But they made light of it , and went, one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
Webster Bible
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 treated them spitefully, and slew them .
Cross References
Genesis 19:14And Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who married his daughters, and said, Arise, depart from this place; for the LORD will destroy this city: but he seemed to his sons-in-law as one that mocked.
Psalms 106:24Yes, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:
Proverbs 1:24Because I have called, and ye 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 Noah entered into the ark,
Luke 17:26And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, depart for this time; when I have a convenient season, 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 →