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"But they all had the same idea. They began to make excuses. The first one said, 'I have just bought a field. I have to go and see it. Please excuse me.'
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Jesus replied, "A certain man was preparing a big dinner. He invited many guests.
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Then the day of the dinner arrived. He sent his servant to those who had been invited. The servant told them, 'Come. Everything is ready now.'
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"But they all had the same idea. They began to make excuses. The first one said, 'I have just bought a field. I have to go and see it. Please excuse me.'
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"Another said, 'I have just bought five pairs of oxen. I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.'
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"Still another said, 'I just got married, so I can't come.'