Matthew 22:5 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Matthew 22:5 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 22:5 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 22:5 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Matthew 22:5 — World English Bible

Matthew 22:5 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Matthew 22:5 — American Standard Version

Matthew 22:5 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and they, having disregarded <FI>it<Fi> , went away, the one to his own field, and the other to his merchandise;”

Matthew 22:5 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 22:5 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“But they made light of it, and went, one to his own land, and another to his commerce. ”

Matthew 22:5 — Darby Translation

Matthew 22:5 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But they made light of it, and went their wayes, one to his farme, and another about his marchandise.”

Matthew 22:5 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 22:5 in Context — Matthew 22

3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

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

6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

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