Luke 14:17-19

17And he sent his bondman at the hour of supper to say to those who were invited, Come, for already all things are ready.

18And all began, without exception, to excuse themselves. The first said to him, I have bought land, and I must go out and see it; I pray thee hold me for excused.

19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee hold me for excused.