Matthew 22:5
But they slighted him, and went away, one to his field and another to his merchandize:
1770 John Worsley 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
6and others seized his servants, and shamefully abused them, and slew them.
Cross References
Matthew 24:38for as in the days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, till 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 was reasoning of justice, temperance, and a future judgement, Felix trembled, and said, Go thy way for this time, and I will take a proper opportunity to call for thee again.
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 →