“But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:”
But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business. The second refusal: the invited guests went off to their ordinary pursuits — farm and business — rather than to the feast. The paying no attention communicates the indifference that characterizes the rejection: not active opposition but passive disinterest. The ordinary activities of agricultural and commercial life take priority over the extraordinary invitation.
Church Fathers on Matthew 22:5
Forasmuch as He had said, And it shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof,' He now proceeds to shew what nation that is.
'Answered,' that is, meeting their evil thoughts of putting Him to death.
This parable is related only by Matthew. Luke gives one like it, but it is not the same, as the order shews.
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