Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Another said, ‘I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.’ New Living Translation Another said, ‘I have just bought five pairs of oxen, and I want to try them out. Please excuse me.’ English Standard Version And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.’ Berean Standard Bible Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’ Berean Literal Bible And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to prove them. I beg of you, hold me excused.' King James Bible And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. New King James Version And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.’ New American Standard Bible And another one said, ‘I bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please consider me excused.’ NASB 1995 “Another one said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please consider me excused.’ NASB 1977 “And another one said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please consider me excused.’ Legacy Standard Bible And another one said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. I ask you, consider me excused.’ Amplified Bible Another one said, ‘I have purchased five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please consider me excused.’ Christian Standard Bible “Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m going to try them out. I ask you to excuse me.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible “Another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m going to try them out. I ask you to excuse me.’ American Standard Version And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused. Contemporary English Version Another guest said, "I bought five teams of oxen, and I need to try them out. Please excuse me." English Revised Version And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. GOD'S WORD® Translation Another said, 'I bought five pairs of oxen, and I'm on my way to see how well they plow. Please excuse me.' Good News Translation Another one said, 'I have bought five pairs of oxen and am on my way to try them out; please accept my apologies.' International Standard Version Another said, 'I bought five pairs of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.' NET Bible Another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going out to examine them. Please excuse me.' New Heart English Bible "Another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. Please have me excused.' Webster's Bible Translation And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. Weymouth New Testament "A second pleaded, "'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and am on my way to try them. Pray hold me excused.' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnother said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’ World English Bible “Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. Please have me excused.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd another said, I bought five yoke of oxen, and I go on to prove them; I beg of you, have me excused. Berean Literal Bible And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to prove them. I beg of you, hold me excused.' Young's Literal Translation 'And another said, Five yoke of oxen I bought, and I go on to prove them; I beg of thee, have me excused: Smith's Literal Translation And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I ask thee, have me pardoned. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd another said: I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to try them: I pray thee, hold me excused. Catholic Public Domain Version And another said: ‘I bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to examine them. I ask you to excuse me.’ New American Bible And another said, ‘I have purchased five yoke of oxen and am on my way to evaluate them; I ask you, consider me excused.’ New Revised Standard Version Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please accept my regrets.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnother said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am just going to examine them; I beg you, excuse me for being called away. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to examine them; I beg of you, allow me to be excused.'” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them; I pray you, have me excused. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and am going to make a trial of them: I pray thee accept my excuse. Mace New Testament another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, which I am going to prove: I beg you to excuse me. Weymouth New Testament "A second pleaded, "'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and am on my way to try them. Pray hold me excused.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Banquet…18But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’ 19 Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’ 20Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, so I cannot come.’… Cross References Matthew 22:5 But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business. Luke 9:59-62 Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” / But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” / Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” ... Matthew 8:21-22 Another of His disciples requested, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” / But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” 1 Kings 19:19-21 So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. Deuteronomy 20:5-7 Furthermore, the officers are to address the army, saying, “Has any man built a new house and not dedicated it? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man dedicate it. / Has any man planted a vineyard and not begun to enjoy its fruit? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man enjoy its fruit. / Has any man become pledged to a woman and not married her? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man marry her.” 1 Corinthians 7:33 But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife, Proverbs 24:27 Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 2 Timothy 4:10 because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. Genesis 19:20-21 Look, there is a town nearby where I can flee, and it is a small place. Please let me flee there—is it not a small place? Then my life will be saved.” / “Very well,” he answered, “I will grant this request as well, and will not demolish the town you indicate. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Matthew 19:21-22 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” / When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. Mark 4:18-19 Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word, / but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. Luke 12:16-21 Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ... Treasury of Scripture And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray you have me excused. Jump to Previous Beg Bought Cattle Consider Examine Excuse Excused Five Full Hold I'm Oxen Pleaded Please Prove Regret Second Test Try Unable Way YokeJump to Next Beg Bought Cattle Consider Examine Excuse Excused Five Full Hold I'm Oxen Pleaded Please Prove Regret Second Test Try Unable Way YokeLuke 14 1. Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;7. teaches humility; 12. to feast the poor; 15. under the parable of the great supper, 23. shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven. 25. Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand, 31. lest with shame they revolt from him afterward; 34. and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor. Another said This phrase introduces the second excuse given in the parable of the Great Banquet. It highlights the common human tendency to prioritize personal interests over spiritual invitations. The use of "another" indicates a pattern of excuses among those invited, reflecting a broader rejection of the kingdom of God. I have bought five yoke of oxen and I am going to try them out Please excuse me Persons / Places / Events 1. The Man with the OxenThis individual represents those who prioritize worldly possessions and responsibilities over spiritual invitations. His excuse reflects a focus on material wealth and personal business. 2. The Banquet The context of this verse is a parable Jesus tells about a great banquet, symbolizing the Kingdom of God and the invitation to partake in it. 3. The Host Represents God, who invites people to His Kingdom. The host's invitation is generous and open to all, symbolizing God's grace. 4. The Servant The one who delivers the invitation, symbolizing the prophets, apostles, and all who share the Gospel message. 5. The Excuses The excuses given by the invitees highlight the distractions and priorities that can keep people from accepting God's invitation. Teaching Points Prioritizing God's InvitationWe must evaluate what we prioritize in our lives. Are we placing worldly responsibilities above our spiritual commitments? The Danger of Excuses Excuses can become barriers to experiencing the fullness of God's Kingdom. We should be mindful of how we rationalize our decisions. The Urgency of the Gospel The invitation to God's Kingdom is urgent. We should respond promptly and encourage others to do the same. Material Wealth vs. Spiritual Wealth While material possessions are not inherently wrong, they should not overshadow our pursuit of spiritual growth and participation in God's work. Self-Examination Regularly examine your life for areas where you might be making excuses that hinder your spiritual journey. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 14What is the Christian Perspective on drinking wine? What foods are mentioned in the Bible? Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16) What is the study of Mariology?(19) Five yoke of oxen.--The number was one which came within the reach of any peasant farmer of moderate competence. (Comp. Elisha's twelve yoke of oxen, 1Kings 19:19.) Greek Anotherἕτερος (heteros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘I have bought ἠγόρασα (ēgorasa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 59: To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem. five πέντε (pente) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4002: Five. A primary number; 'five'. yoke Ζεύγη (Zeugē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2201: A yoke, team; hence: a pair. From the same as zugos; a couple, i.e. A team or brace. of oxen βοῶν (boōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1016: An ox, cow, bull. Probably from the base of bosko; an ox, i.e. An animal of that species. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. I am going πορεύομαι (poreuomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die. to try δοκιμάσαι (dokimasai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 1381: From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. them [out]. αὐτά (auta) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Please ἐρωτῶ (erōtō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2065: Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request. excuse παρῃτημένον (parētēmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3868: From para and the middle voice of aiteo; to beg off, i.e. Deprecate, decline, shun. me.’ με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Links Luke 14:19 NIVLuke 14:19 NLT Luke 14:19 ESV Luke 14:19 NASB Luke 14:19 KJV Luke 14:19 BibleApps.com Luke 14:19 Biblia Paralela Luke 14:19 Chinese Bible Luke 14:19 French Bible Luke 14:19 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 14:19 Another said 'I have bought five yoke (Luke Lu Lk) |
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