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the Week of Proper 7 / Ordinary 12
the Week of Proper 7 / Ordinary 12
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Contemporary English Version
Luke 14:20
Still another guest said, "I have just gotten married, and I can't be there."
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Christian Standard Bible®
“And another said, ‘I just got married,
“And another said, ‘I just got married,
King James Version (1611)
And another said, I haue maried a wife: and therefore I cannot come.
And another said, I haue maried a wife: and therefore I cannot come.
King James Version
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
English Standard Version
And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'
And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'
New American Standard Bible
"And another one said, 'I took a woman as my wife, and for that reason I cannot come.'
"And another one said, 'I took a woman as my wife, and for that reason I cannot come.'
New Century Version
A third person said, ‘I just got married; I can't come.'
A third person said, ‘I just got married; I can't come.'
Amplified Bible
"And another said, 'I have [recently] married a wife, and for that reason I am unable to come.'
"And another said, 'I have [recently] married a wife, and for that reason I am unable to come.'
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Another one said, 'I have married a wife, and for that reason I cannot come.'
"Another one said, 'I have married a wife, and for that reason I cannot come.'
Legacy Standard Bible
And another one said, ‘I have married a wife, and for that reason I cannot come.'
And another one said, ‘I have married a wife, and for that reason I cannot come.'
Berean Standard Bible
Still another said, 'I have married a wife, so I cannot come.'
Still another said, 'I have married a wife, so I cannot come.'
Complete Jewish Bible
Still another said, ‘I have just gotten married, so I can't come.'
Still another said, ‘I have just gotten married, so I can't come.'
Darby Translation
And another said, I have married a wife, and on this account I cannot come.
And another said, I have married a wife, and on this account I cannot come.
Easy-to-Read Version
A third man said, ‘I just got married; I can't come.'
A third man said, ‘I just got married; I can't come.'
Geneva Bible (1587)
And another said, I haue maried a wife, and therefore I can not come.
And another said, I haue maried a wife, and therefore I can not come.
George Lamsa Translation
Another said, I have just taken a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
Another said, I have just taken a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
Good News Translation
Another one said, ‘I have just gotten married, and for that reason I cannot come.'
Another one said, ‘I have just gotten married, and for that reason I cannot come.'
Lexham English Bible
And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and for this reason I am not able to come.'
And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and for this reason I am not able to come.'
Literal Translation
And another said, I married a wife, and for this reason I am not able to come.
And another said, I married a wife, and for this reason I am not able to come.
American Standard Version
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
Bible in Basic English
And another said, I have been married, and so I am not able to come.
And another said, I have been married, and so I am not able to come.
Hebrew Names Version
"Another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I can't come.'
"Another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I can't come.'
International Standard Version
Still another said, 'I recently got married, and that's why I can't come.'
Still another said, 'I recently got married, and that's why I can't come.'
Etheridge Translation
Another said, A wife have I taken, and therefore I cannot come.
Another said, A wife have I taken, and therefore I cannot come.
Murdock Translation
Another said: I have married a wife, and on this account I cannot come.
Another said: I have married a wife, and on this account I cannot come.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And another sayde: I haue maryed a wyfe, and therfore I can not come.
And another sayde: I haue maryed a wyfe, and therfore I can not come.
English Revised Version
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
World English Bible
Another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I can't come.'
Another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I can't come.'
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
Weymouth's New Testament
"Another said, "`I am just married. It is impossible for me to come.'
"Another said, "`I am just married. It is impossible for me to come.'
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And an othir seide, Y haue weddid a wijf; and therfor Y may not come.
And an othir seide, Y haue weddid a wijf; and therfor Y may not come.
Update Bible Version
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I can't come.
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I can't come.
Webster's Bible Translation
And another said, I have married a wife: and therefore I cannot come.
And another said, I have married a wife: and therefore I cannot come.
New English Translation
Another said, ‘I just got married, and I cannot come.'
Another said, ‘I just got married, and I cannot come.'
New King James Version
Still another said, "I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'
Still another said, "I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'
New Living Translation
Another said, ‘I just got married, so I can't come.'
Another said, ‘I just got married, so I can't come.'
New Life Bible
And another one said, ‘I have just been married and I cannot come.'
And another one said, ‘I have just been married and I cannot come.'
New Revised Standard
Another said, ‘I have just been married, and therefore I cannot come.'
Another said, ‘I have just been married, and therefore I cannot come.'
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, another, said - A wife, have I married, and, for this cause, I cannot come!
And, another, said - A wife, have I married, and, for this cause, I cannot come!
Douay-Rheims Bible
And another said: I have married a wife; and therefore I cannot come.
And another said: I have married a wife; and therefore I cannot come.
Revised Standard Version
And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'
And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
The thyrde sayd: I have maried a wyfe and therfore I cannot come.
The thyrde sayd: I have maried a wyfe and therfore I cannot come.
Young's Literal Translation
and another said, A wife I married, and because of this I am not able to come.
and another said, A wife I married, and because of this I am not able to come.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the thirde sayde: I haue maried a wife, therfore can I not come.
And the thirde sayde: I haue maried a wife, therfore can I not come.
Mace New Testament (1729)
another said, I have married a wife: 'tis therefore impossible for me to come.
another said, I have married a wife: 'tis therefore impossible for me to come.
THE MESSAGE
"And yet another said, ‘I just got married and need to get home to my wife.'
"And yet another said, ‘I just got married and need to get home to my wife.'
Simplified Cowboy Version
"And still another said, 'I just got married, and we have plans. Please accept our apologies.'
"And still another said, 'I just got married, and we have plans. Please accept our apologies.'
Contextual Overview
15 After Jesus had finished speaking, one of the guests said, "The greatest blessing of all is to be at the banquet in God's kingdom!" 16 Jesus told him: A man once gave a great banquet and invited a lot of guests. 17 When the banquet was ready, he sent a servant to tell the guests, "Everything is ready! Please come." 18 One guest after another started making excuses. The first one said, "I bought some land, and I've got to look it over. Please excuse me." 19 Another guest said, "I bought five teams of oxen, and I need to try them out. Please excuse me." 20 Still another guest said, "I have just gotten married, and I can't be there." 21 The servant told his master what happened, and the master became so angry that he said, "Go as fast as you can to every street and alley in town! Bring in everyone who is poor or crippled or blind or lame." 22 When the servant returned, he said, "Master, I've done what you told me, and there is still plenty of room for more people." 23 His master then told him, "Go out along the back roads and fence rows and make people come in, so that my house will be full. 24 Not one of the guests I first invited will get even a bite of my food!"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Luke 14:26-28, Luke 18:29, Luke 18:30, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, 1 Corinthians 7:33
Cross-References
Genesis 9:26
I ask the Lord my God to bless Shem and make Canaan his slave.
I ask the Lord my God to bless Shem and make Canaan his slave.
Genesis 14:3
King Chedorlaomer and his allies had ruled these last five kings for twelve years, but in the thirteenth year the kings rebelled and came together in Siddim Valley, which is now covered by the southern part of the Dead Sea.
King Chedorlaomer and his allies had ruled these last five kings for twelve years, but in the thirteenth year the kings rebelled and came together in Siddim Valley, which is now covered by the southern part of the Dead Sea.
Genesis 14:5
A year later King Chedorlaomer and his allies attacked and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-Karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, and the Emites in Shaveh-Kiriathaim.
A year later King Chedorlaomer and his allies attacked and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-Karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, and the Emites in Shaveh-Kiriathaim.
Genesis 14:6
They also defeated the Horites in the hill country of Edom, as far as El-Paran, near the desert.
They also defeated the Horites in the hill country of Edom, as far as El-Paran, near the desert.
Genesis 14:17
Abram returned after he had defeated King Chedorlaomer and the other kings. Then the king of Sodom went to meet Abram in Shaveh Valley, which is also known as King's Valley.
Abram returned after he had defeated King Chedorlaomer and the other kings. Then the king of Sodom went to meet Abram in Shaveh Valley, which is also known as King's Valley.
Genesis 14:19
and said to Abram: "I bless you in the name of God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.
and said to Abram: "I bless you in the name of God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.
Genesis 24:27
"I thank you, Lord God of my master Abraham! You have led me to his relatives and kept your promise to him."
"I thank you, Lord God of my master Abraham! You have led me to his relatives and kept your promise to him."
Genesis 28:22
This rock will be your house, and I will give back to you a tenth of everything you give me."
This rock will be your house, and I will give back to you a tenth of everything you give me."
Numbers 28:26
The Lord said: On the first day of the Harvest Festival, you must rest from your work, come together for worship, and bring a sacrifice of new grain.
The Lord said: On the first day of the Harvest Festival, you must rest from your work, come together for worship, and bring a sacrifice of new grain.
Deuteronomy 14:23
Also set aside ten percent of your wine and olive oil, and the first-born of every cow, sheep, and goat. Take these to the place where the Lord chooses to be worshiped, and eat them there. This will teach you to always respect the Lord your God.
Also set aside ten percent of your wine and olive oil, and the first-born of every cow, sheep, and goat. Take these to the place where the Lord chooses to be worshiped, and eat them there. This will teach you to always respect the Lord your God.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And another said, I have married a wife,.... And his pretence might be, that he had his own marriage feast, and friends to attend, nor could he leave his wife directly; but his circumstances were such as made an invitation to a feast the more agreeable, and he might have brought his wife and friends along with him, who would have been as welcome as himself:
and therefore I cannot come. The Arabic version renders it, "therefore I will not go": this man is more rustic and rude than the former; he does not so much as desire to be excused; and represents such who are fond of their sensual lusts and pleasures, and are resolved to indulge them, and will not be taken off from them by any means whatever.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
I have married a wife ... - Our Saviour here doubtless intends to teach us that the love of earthly relatives and friends often takes off the affections 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 âsuchâ excuses are suffered to interfere with our salvation, and that people can be satisfied for âsuchâ reasons to exclude themselves from the kingdom of God.
