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16But he said to him, "A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people. 17He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, `Come, for everything is ready now.` 18They all as one began to make excuses. The first said to him, `I have bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please have me excused.`
Luke 14:16-18 (WEB)