Luke 14:20

“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." - Luke 14:20
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What does Luke 14:20 mean?

Luke 14:20 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come." This verse is part of a parable told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, in which he speaks about a man who prepared a great supper and invited many…

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The Weight of Earthly Commitments: A Reflection on Luke 14:20

In the parable of the great banquet, as recounted in Luke 14:16-24, the Lord invites many to join Him at the feast, but each potential guest provides an excuse to decline the invitation. Among these responses, one stands out profoundly: “And another said, I have married a wife…

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Answering the Call: A Prayer of Commitment and Reflection

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, my heart yearning and my spirit seeking Your presence. I thank You, Lord, for the countless blessings You have poured upon my life. Though I am surrounded by the clamor of daily distractions and the shiny…

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