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Luke 14:20

Luke 14:20
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

So that servant came and showed his Lord these things,.... The several excuses which those that were bidden to the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

I have married a wife ... - Our Saviour here doubtless intends to teach us that the love of earthly relatives and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 14:15-24

Here is another discourse of our Saviour's, in which he spiritualizes the feast he was invited to, which is another way…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

I cannot come The -I cannot," as in Luk 11:7, is only an euphemism for -I will not." He thinks his reason so strong that…

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