Luke 14:18-20
“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. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.”
What does Luke 14:18-20 mean?
The verse Luke 14:18-20 in the King James Version 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. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Cost of Excuses: Answering the Call of Christ
In Luke 14:18-20 (KJV), we are presented with a vivid parable told by Jesus that resonates with the heart of our human experience: "But 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…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Priorities and Commitment
O Heavenly Father, In the precious name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I come before You today to seek Your grace and wisdom as I meditate on the lessons from Luke 14:18-20. As I reflect on Your Word, I am reminded of how often we, like the guests in this parable, allow the…
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