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Matthew 22:5

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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But they made light of it,.... The invitation. They neglected the ministry of the Gospel; they did not care for it, nor showed any regard to it: and this is the ease, when either it is not attended…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But they made light of it - Treated it with contempt, as a thing of no consequence - an exact representation of the conduct of sinners in regard to the gospel. One to his farm - So people are engaged…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 22:1-14

Mat 22:1-14. The Parable of the Royal Marriage Feast. Peculiar to St Matthew

The parable recorded by St Luke (Luk 14:16-24), though similar to this in some respects, differs in its context and…