Luke 14:18
“And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.”

What does Luke 14:18 mean?
The Bible verse Luke 14:18 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused." This verse is part of a parable told by…
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In Luke 14:18, we find a profound and revealing moment from the words of Jesus: "And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused." This passage offers us…
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Almighty God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You today, humbled by Your sovereignty and grace. We acknowledge that You are the giver of life, the source of all wisdom, and the light that guides our paths. As we meditate on the words of Luke 14:18, where…
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