Luke 14:18

And 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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 14:18

BSB
But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, 'I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.'
AKJV
And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray you have me excused.
CPDV
And at once they all began to make excuses. The first said to him: 'I bought a farm, and I need to go out and see it. I ask you to excuse me.'
ERV
And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
NHEB
They all as one began to make excuses. "The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please have me excused.'
SMT
And from one they all began to conciliate. The first said to him, I bought a field, and have necessity to go and see it: I ask thee, have me pardoned.

Commentary for Luke 14:18

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Overview of Luke 14:18
Summary
Invitee prioritizes property over invitation
Event
Invitee declines attendance
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative