18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
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“But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’
19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
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“Another said, ‘I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.’