Parallel Bible results for "luke 14:18-20"

Luke 14:18-20

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18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, "I have bought a piece of land, and I must go out and see it; please accept my regrets.'
18 “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 Another said, "I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please accept my regrets.'
19 “Another said, ‘I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.’
20 Another said, "I have just been married, and therefore I cannot come.'
20 “Still another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’
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