Matthew 22:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Matthew 22:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But 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...
Matthew 22:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Parable(s) of the Messianic Banquet. This section is difficult, Matthew 22:1-10 has many resemblances to, but is not identical with, Luke 14:16-24 . The two passages should be carefully compared...
Matthew 22:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

made light of it . gave no heed [to it]. went their ways . went away. his . his own; "our own" being emphatic for contrast. Compare 1 Chronicles 29:16 . merchandise . commerce. Greek. empori...
Matthew 22:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

We must now consider that part of doctrine which is conveyed both by Matthew and by Luke. One went to his field, and another to his merchandise; or, as Luke expresses it, one pleaded that...
Matthew 22:5 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 1389 THE SIN OF MAKING LIGHT OF CHRIST Matthew 22:5 . But they made light of it . WE are apt to condemn the Jews as blind and obstinate, because they rejected Christ in spite of the...
Matthew 22:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But they made light of it , and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
Matthew 22:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But they made light of it, &c.— The men, all undervaluing the favour offered them, mocked at the message, and went about their ordinary business; only some of them, more rude than the rest, ins...
Matthew 22:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
Matthew 22:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Parables of the Marriage of the King's Son and the Wedding Garment 1-14. Marriage of the King's Son (peculiar to St. Matthew). Jesus concludes His discourse by reiterating in still clearer and str...
Matthew 22:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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 pa...
Matthew 22:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

6; Matthew 22:1-46 ; Matthew 23:1-39 Chapter 17 Conflict in the Temple - Matthew 21:18-46 - Matthew 22:1-46 - Matthew 23:1-39 IT had been written that the Lord should suddenly come to...
Matthew 22:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Penalty of Slighting the Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 We have here a continuation of our Lord's teaching on that last great day in the Temple. This day seems to have begun with Matthew 21:23...
Matthew 22:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The first two parables contained the history of the Hebrew nation up to the slaying of the Son. This one is prophetic. It presents the sin of this people in the light of the day of grace. The King se...
Matthew 22:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

"And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, (2) The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, (3) And sent forth his servants to call...
Matthew 22:5 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE INVITATION IGNORED ‘Come unto the marriage. But they made light of it.’ Matthew 22:4-5 I. Invitation not compulsion .—It is God Who invites us. There are some who say, Why does not God...
Matthew 22:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But they made light of it ,.... The invitation. They neglected the ministry of the Gospel; they did not care for it, nor showed any regard to it: and this is the ease, when either it is not attended...
Matthew 22:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But they made light of it , and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: Ver. 5. But they made light of it ] God's rich offers are still slighted and critized; and most men...
Matthew 22:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Again, he sent forth other servants The apostles and others, on whom the Holy Ghost descended on the day of pentecost, and who thereby received a fresh commission to call the Jews to repentance; s...
Matthew 22:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The parable of Chapter 21 has shown Israel as under law, responsible to return to God some results of the blessing with which He had entrusted them. Under responsibility they had not only failed, but...
Matthew 22:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Parable of the Marriage Feast. 1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven...
Matthew 22:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

See Poole on " Matthew 22:14 " .
Matthew 22:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast (22:1-14). The emphasis in this parable is on people's attitude towards the king's son, and in the final analysis on their attitude to Jesus, the true King's Son....
Matthew 22:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Matthew 22:1 . Answered .—What? Obviously the unspoken murderous hate, restrained by fear, which had been raised in the rulers’ minds and flashed in their eyes, and moved in their...
Matthew 22:5 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Matthew 22:2-7 Our Lord's parable has fulfilled itself again and again in history, and will fulfil itself as long as foolish and rebellious persons exist on earth. This is one of the laws of the k...
Matthew 22:5 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Matthew 22:1-3 . And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servant...
Matthew 22:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 22:2 . The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king which made a marriage for his son. The marriage of the heir apparent, giving stability to the throne, protection to the subject, an...
Matthew 22:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king which made a marriage for his son. Making light of gospel invitations I. When or how men slight the invitations of the gospel. 1. When they...
Matthew 22:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Matthew 22:1-40 Parable of the marriage of the king ' s son. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.) Matthew 22:1 Jesus answered and spake unto them. After they had heard our Lor...
Matthew 22:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
Matthew 22:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 2:15 ; 1 John 2:16 ; 1 Timothy 6:10 ; 1 Timothy 6:9 ; 2 Timothy 3:4 ; Acts 2:13 ; Acts 24:25 ; Genesis 19:14 ; Genesis 25:34 ; Hebrews 2:3 ; Luke 14:18-20 ; Luke 17:26-32 ; Matthe...
Matthew 22:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

One to his farm, another to his merchandise — One must mind what he has; another, gain what he wants. How many perish by misusing lawful things!

Matthew 22:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Matthew 22:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Matthew 22:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Matthew 22:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Matthew 22:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Matthew 22:5 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Matthew 22:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Matthew 22:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Matthew 22:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 22:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew 22:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Matthew 22:5 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Matthew 22:5 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Matthew 22:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 22:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

Matthew 22:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Matthew 22:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Matthew 22:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Matthew 22:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes