5But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
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How 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;
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. …
Love 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. …
He 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.
Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-14)We have here the parable of the guests invited to the wedding-feast . In this it is said (Matt. 22:1), Jesus answered , not to what his opposers said (for they were put to silence), but to what they thought , when they were wishing for an opportunity to lay hands on him , Matt. 21:46. Note, Christ knows how to answer men’s thoughts, for he is a Discerner of them. Or, He answered , that is, he cont…
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