Made light of it (αμελησαντες). Literally, neglecting, not caring for. They may even have ridiculed the invitation, but the verb d…

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 re…

They made light of it — The words point to the attitude of neglect that slights the offer of the kingdom of God and prefers the in…

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…

St. John Chrysostom: Since He had said, And it shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof, He now p…

The king not only graciously repeats his invitation but describes the feast’s greatness in order to provide an incentive to attend it. Large weddin…

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…

But they made light of it
The invitation. They neglected the ministry of the Gospel; they did not care for it, nor s…

The provision made for perishing souls in the gospel is represented by a royal feast made by a king, with great liberality, on the marriage of his …

It was said above that Christ’s persecutors were provoked to kill Him for three reasons: His glory, His wisdom (by which He was confounding them), …