Luke 14:16-18

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁶ But Jesus said to him, A man was once giving a great supper and invited many;

¹⁷ And at the hour for the supper he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, Come, for all is now ready.

¹⁸ But they all alike began to make excuses and to beg off. The first said to him, I have bought a piece of land, and I have to go out and see it; I beg you, have me excused.