And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’
All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;
“Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of this salvation.
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.
But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many.
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. Please have me excused.’