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.
Matthew 22:5 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, Plus de versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise; Common English Bible But they paid no attention and went away—some to their fields, others to their businesses. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 But they neglected, and went their own ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise. |
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.
Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing.
Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’
He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!”
And as he discussed justice, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity, I will send for you.”
Or do you despise the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience? Do you not realize that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? It was declared at first through the Lord, and it was confirmed for us by those who heard him,
And in their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. Their condemnation, pronounced against them long ago, has not been idle, and their destruction is not asleep.