Matthew 22:5

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 22:5

BSB

But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.

AKJV

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

CPDV

But they ignored this and they went away: one to his country estate, and another to his business.

ERV

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise:

NHEB

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,

SMT

And they, not having heeded, departed, one truly to his own field, and one to his traffic:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 22:5

ButG1161ConjunctiontheymadelightofG272VerbitandwenttheirwaysG565Verb oneG3303 toG1519Preposition hisG2398Adjective farmG68Noun Masculine anotherG1161Conjunction toG1519Preposition hisG846 merchandiseG1711Noun Feminine

Commentary for Matthew 22:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 22:5

Summary

Invited guests disregard invitation, pursue personal business

Event

Guests prioritize personal business over invitation

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD