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But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Made light of it (αμελησαντες). Literally, neglecting, not caring for. They may even have ridiculed the invitation, but the verb d…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
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), …
