Matthew 22:5
“But they made light of it, and went their wayes, one to his farme, another to his merchandize:”
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Matthew 22:5 Context
3And sent forth his seruants to call them that were bidden to the wedding, and they would not come. 4Againe, hee sent foorth other seruants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Beholde, I haue prepared my dinner; my oxen, and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come vnto the marriage. 5But they made light of it, and went their wayes, one to his farme, another to his merchandize: 6And the remnant tooke his seruants, and intreated them spitefully, and slew them. 7But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth, and hee sent foorth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burnt vp their citie.
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Other Translations for Matthew 22:5
But they made light of [it], and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
- King James Version
"But they paid no attention and went their way, one to his own farm, another to his business,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;
- American Standard Version (1901)
But they gave no attention, and went about their business, one to his farm, another to his trade:
- Basic English Bible
But they made light of it, and went, one to his own land, and another to his commerce.
- Darby Bible
But they made light of it, and went, one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
- Webster's Bible
They however gave no heed, but went, one to his home in the country, another to his business;
- Weymouth Bible
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
- World English Bible
But thei dispisiden, and wenten forth, oon in to his toun, anothir to his marchaundise. But othere helden his seruauntis, and turmentiden hem, and slowen.
- Wycliffe Bible
and they, having disregarded [it], went away, the one to his own field, and the other to his merchandise;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for Matthew 22:5
22:5 One to his farm, another to his merchandise - One must mind what he has; another, gain what he wants. How many perish by misusing lawful things!
People's Bible Notes for Matthew 22:5
Mt 22:5 But they made light of [it]. There were two classes that refused to heed the invitation. This is the first class, those who are indifferent.