17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
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At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’
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.’