KJV King James Version
But they made light of [it], and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
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Matthew 22:5
But they made light of [it], and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.
WEB World English Bible
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
ASV American Standard Version
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
and they, having disregarded it, went away, the one to his own field, and the other to his merchandise;
Surrounding context — Matthew 22
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], and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated [them] spitefully, and slew [them].
7 But when the king heard [thereof], he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
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οἱG3588 · hothe/this/whoδὲG1161 · dethenἀμελήσαντεςG272 · ameleōto neglectἀπῆλθον,G565 · aperchomaito go awayὃςG3739 · hos, hēwhichμὲνG3303 · menon the other handεἰςG1519 · eistowardτὸνG3588 · hothe/this/whoἴδιονG2398 · idiosone's own/privateἀγρόν,G68 · agrosField ofὃςG3739 · hos, hēwhichδὲG1161 · dethenἐπὶG1909 · epiupon/to/againstτὴνG3588 · hothe/this/whoἐμπορίανG1711 · emporiatrade/businessαὐτοῦ·G846 · autosit/s/he
Cross-references
Luke 14:18-20And they all with one [consent] began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.Hebrews 2:3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard [him];1 John 2:15-16Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.Romans 8:6For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace.1 Timothy 6:9-10But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.Romans 2:4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?Genesis 19:14And Lot went out, and spake 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.Psalm 106:24-25Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:Proverbs 1:24-25Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;Matthew 13:22He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.2 Timothy 3:4Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.Genesis 25:34Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised [his] birthright.Acts 2:13Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.Matthew 24:38-39For 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,Proverbs 1:7The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction.Luke 17:26-32And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
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