Matthew Chapter 22 verse 5 Holy Bible
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;
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But they gave no attention, and went about their business, one to his farm, another to his trade:
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But they made light of it, and went, one to his own land, and another to his commerce.
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But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
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But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
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and they, having disregarded `it', went away, the one to his own field, and the other to his merchandise;
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 5. - They made light of it, and went their ways. They who refused the invitation are divided into two classes - the first mentioned in this verse, the second in the following. These are simply careless, indifferent scorners, who are too busy with their worldly concerns to attend to the claims of the gospel. So we read, "The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things; and they scoffed at him" (Luke 16:14; comp. Matthew 19:23, 24). His farm; τὸν ἴδιον ἀγρὸν: his own farm, or estate. This is the landed proprietor, who goes to the selfish enjoyment of his possessions. His merchandise. This is the busy trader, who is engrossed in the pursuit of wealth (compare the excuses in Luke 14:18, 19).
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) They made light of it.--The words point to the temper of neglect which slights the offer of the kingdom of God, and prefers the interest of this world. This was one form of neglect. Another ran parallel with it, and passed on into open antagonism.