16. But he said to him: A certain man made a great supper, and invited many.
17. And he sent his servant at the hour of supper to say to them that were invited, that they should come, for now all things are ready.
18. And they began all at once to make excuse. The first said to him: I have bought a farm, and I must needs go out and see it: I pray thee, hold me excused.
19. And another said: I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to try them: I pray thee, hold me excused.