Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
But they made light of it and went off, one to his own farm, another to his business.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
But they paid no attention to this and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
A Conservative Version
But having disregarded, they departed, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
American Standard Version
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;
Amplified
An Understandable Version
But they made fun of it, and went on about their business, one to his farm, another to his store.
Anderson New Testament
But they were careless, and went away, one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
Bible in Basic English
But they gave no attention, and went about their business, one to his farm, another to his trade:
Daniel Mace New Testament
but instead of showing any regard, they went their ways, one to his farm, another to his traffick.
Darby Translation
But they made light of it, and went, one to his own land, and another to his commerce.
Godbey New Testament
And they being careless, went away, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise:
Goodspeed New Testament
But they took no notice of it, and went off, one to his estate, and another to his business,
John Wesley New Testament
But they slighting it, went one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
Julia Smith Translation
And they, not having heeded, departed, one truly to his own field, and one to his traffic:
King James 2000
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
Lexham Expanded Bible
But they paid no attention [and] went away--this one to his own field, that one to his business.
Modern King James verseion
But not caring, they went their ways, one to his field, another to his trading.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But they made light of it, and went their ways: one to his firm place, another about his merchandise:
Moffatt New Testament
But they paid no attention and went off, one to his estate, another to his business,
Montgomery New Testament
"They, however, paid no attention, but went off, one to his own farm, another to his business;
NET Bible
But they were indifferent and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
New Heart English Bible
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
Noyes New Testament
But they made light of it, and went away; one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
Sawyer New Testament
But they neglected it, and went away, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise;
The Emphasized Bible
And, they, slighting it, went off, one, indeed, into his own field, and, another, unto his merchandise, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But they gave themselves no concern about it, and went their several ways, one to his own farm, and another to his traffick:
Twentieth Century New Testament
They, however, took no notice, but went off, one to his farm, another to his business;
Webster
But they made light of it, and went, one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
Weymouth New Testament
"They however gave no heed, but went, one to his home in the country, another to his business;
Williams New Testament
But they paid no attention to it, but went off, one to his farm, another to his place of business,
World English Bible
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
Worrell New Testament
"But they, neglecting it, went away; one, indeed, to his own farm, another to his merchandise;
Worsley New Testament
But they slighted him, and went away, one to his field and another to his merchandize:
Youngs Literal Translation
and they, having disregarded it, went away, the one to his own field, and the other to his merchandise;
Themes
Absorption » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
Business » Cares » Engagements
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
Commerce » Articles of, called » Merchandise
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The arriage of the king's son
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Parables » Parables of Christ » Marriage-feast
Wicked people » Gospel invitation to, illustrated by the parables of » The marriage supper
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 22:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Wedding Celebration
4 Again, he sent out other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are invited, "See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding.'" 5 But they made light of it and went off, one to his own farm, another to his business. 6 And the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them.
Names
Cross References
Hebrews 2:3
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him,
Matthew 13:22
Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
Matthew 24:38-39
For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark,
Luke 14:18-20
But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. I ask you to have me excused.'
Luke 17:26-32
Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man.
Acts 2:13
But others were mocking and said, "They are full of sweet wine."
Acts 24:25
But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you."
Romans 2:4
Or do you presume upon the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience? Do you not know that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
Romans 8:6
To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
1 Timothy 6:9-10
But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.
2 Timothy 3:4
treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
1 John 2:15-16
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.