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The Danger of Neglect
Commentators explain that "making light" of the gospel is not just active opposition, but simple neglect. Scholars note the Greek implies "not caring for" the invitation. This carelessness, treating God's call as unimportant because of worldly distractions, is described by commentators like Matthew Henry as the "damning sin of the world."
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 22:5
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 22:5
Made light of it (αμελησαντες). Literally, neglecting, not caring for. They may even have ridiculed the invitation, but the verb d…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 22:5
19th Century
Preacher
The majority of the Jewish people paid little heed to apostolic preaching; they made light of it, considering it less important than the worldly af…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 22:5
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 22:5
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 22:5
17th Century
Pastor
But they made light of it
The invitation. They neglected the ministry of the Gospel; they did not care for it, nor s…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 22:1–14
17th Century
Minister
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 …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 22:1–14
13th Century
Philosopher
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), …