Matthew 22:5

Matthew 22:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
• New International Version (NIV)“But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business,
• New King James Version (NKJV)But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business.

Context of Matthew 22:5

3When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come! 4“So he sent other servants to tell them, ‘The feast has been prepared. The bulls and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the banquet!’ But the guests he had invited ignored them and went their own way, one to his farm, another to his business. 6Others seized his messengers and insulted them and killed them. 7“The king was furious, and he sent out his army to destroy the murderers and burn their town.

Matthew 22:5 word by word

οἱ δὲ ἀμελήσαντες ἀπῆλθον, ὃς μὲν εἰς τὸν ἴδιον ἀγρόν, ὃς δὲ ἐπὶ τὴν ἐμπορίαν αὐτοῦ·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• they made light ofὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• they made light ofἀμελέωameleo · to neglectG272
• and went their waysἀπέρχομαιaperchomai · to go awayG565
• oneμένmen · on the other handG3303
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• hisἴδιοςidios · one's own/privateG2398
• farmἀγρόςagros · fieldG68
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• merchandiseἐμπορίαemporia · trade/businessG1711

Cross-references for Matthew 22:5

• Genesis 19:14So Lot rushed out to tell his daughters’ fiancés, “Quick, get out of the city! The Lord is about to destroy it.” But the young men thought he was only joking.
• Genesis 25:34Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and lentil stew. Esau ate the meal, then got up and left. He showed contempt for his rights as the firstborn.
• Psalms 106:24The people refused to enter the pleasant land, for they wouldn’t believe his promise to care for them.
• Proverbs 1:7Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
• Acts 2:13But others in the crowd ridiculed them, saying, “They’re just drunk, that’s all!”
• Acts 24:25As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and the coming day of judgment, Felix became frightened. “Go away for now,” he replied. “When it is more convenient, I’ll call for you again.”
• Romans 2:4Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
• Hebrews 2:3So what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus himself and then delivered to us by those who heard him speak?
• Matthew 13:22The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
• Matthew 24:38In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat.
• Luke 14:18But they all began making excuses. One said, ‘I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me.’
• Luke 17:26“When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day.
• Romans 8:6So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
• 1 Timothy 6:9But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
• 2 Timothy 3:4They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God.
• 1 John 2:15Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you.

Commentaries on Matthew 22:5

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5But they made light of it - Treated it with contempt, as a thing of no consequence - an exact representation of the conduct of sinners in regard to the gospel. One to his farm - So people are engaged so much in their worldly employment that they pretend they have no time to attend to religion. The world is, in their view, of more value than God. Merchandise - Traffic; trading.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-5those he had invited: This refers to the nation of Israel. They ignored God's servants, the prophets (see study note on Matthew 21:33–46).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 22:5

• Covetousness
• Feasts
• Hospitality
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Kingdom of Heaven
• Wicked (People)
• Worldliness

In the dictionaries

• Abundance
• Commandment
• Darkness
• Dinner
• Entangle
• Farm
• Friend
• Guest
• Image
• Love

Commentaries on Matthew 22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings