[17] And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for now ready. [18] And they all with consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and it: I pray have excused. [19] And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray have excused. [20] And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.