Matthew 22:6

"But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;"

Key Reflection

These verses illustrate how the guests at the royal wedding feast dismissed the invitation with indifference. They prioritized their personal pursuits over attending the celebration, symbolizing a disregard for divine grace and spiritual opportunities in favor of worldly concerns.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 6. And the remnant, etc. That is, a part made light of it, and treated it with silent contempt, and coolly went about their business. The others were not satisfied with that, but showed positive malignity. Some sinners seem to be well satisfied by merely neglecting religion; while others proceed against it with open violence and bitter malice. Entreated them spitefully. Used harsh and opprobrious words, reviled and abused them. This was done because they hated and despised the king. So sinners often abuse and calumniate ministers of religion because they hate God, and can in no way else show it so well.

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