Albert Barnes Commentary Luke 14:20

"And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come." — Luke 14:20 (ASV)

I have married a wife, etc. Our Saviour here doubtless intends to teach us that the love of earthly relatives and friends often draws our affections away from God, and prevents our accepting the blessings which he would bestow on us. This was the most trifling excuse of all; and we cannot but be amazed that such excuses are allowed to interfere with our salvation, and that men can be satisfied for such reasons to exclude themselves from the kingdom of God.