Matthew 22:5 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁵ But they made light of it and went off, one to his farm, another to his business,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ But they were not concerned and paid no attention [they ignored and made light of the summons, treating it with contempt] and they went away–one to his farm, another to his business,

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;

Common English Bible

⁵ But they paid no attention and went away—some to their fields, others to their businesses.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ But they ignored this and they went away: one to his country estate, and another to his business.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁵ But they neglected, and went their own ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise.

Matthew 22:5 Cross References

Genesis 19:14

So Lot went out and said to his sons-in-law, who were to marry his daughters, “Up, get out of this place; for the Lord is about to destroy the city.” But he seemed to his sons-in-law to be jesting.

Genesis 25:34

Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Matthew 13:22

As for what was sown among thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the delight in riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.

Matthew 22:4

Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, Behold, I have made ready my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves are killed, and everything is ready; come to the marriage feast.’

Matthew 22:6

while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them.

John 2:16

And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; you shall not make my Father's house a house of trade.”

Acts 2:13

But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”

Acts 24:25

And as he argued about justice and self-control and future judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity 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.

2 Timothy 3:4

treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

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 attested to us by those who heard him,

2 Peter 2:3

And in their greed they will exploit you with false words; from of old their condemnation has not been idle, and their destruction has not been asleep.