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 bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to examine them. I request of you, have 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.’ Berean Annotated Bible Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me. 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 bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to examine them. I request of you, have 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 Another said, Luke 9:61 Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” Matthew 8:21 Another of His disciples requested, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” Matthew 21:30 Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go. ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, 1 Kings 19:19 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. Proverbs 14:4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox. Proverbs 27:23 Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds; and I am going to try them out. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test? Please excuse me.’ Matthew 22:5 But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business. Luke 9:59 Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” Proverbs 22:13 The slacker says, “There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!” 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. 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:19?2. How does Luke 14:19 illustrate excuses hindering our commitment to God's kingdom? 3. What can we learn about priorities from the man in Luke 14:19? 4. How does Luke 14:19 connect with Matthew 6:33 about seeking God's kingdom first? 5. In what ways do we make similar excuses today as in Luke 14:19? 6. How can we prioritize God's invitation over worldly responsibilities, as seen in Luke 14:19? 7. What does Luke 14:19 reveal about the importance of personal commitments over spiritual invitations? 8. How does Luke 14:19 challenge our priorities in life? 9. Why does the man in Luke 14:19 prioritize oxen over the banquet? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 14? 11. What is the Christian Perspective on drinking wine? 12. What foods are mentioned in the Bible? 13. 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) 14. What is the study of Mariology? What Does Luke 14:19 Mean Another said• The words “Another said” show that the banquet host (a picture of God, Luke 14:16) has already heard multiple excuses; this is one more in a pattern of refusal (Luke 14:18–20). • Each person answers for himself—no one can blame the crowd. Ezekiel 18:20 reminds us that “The righteousness of the righteous man will be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will be upon him.” • Jesus underscores personal responsibility: “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear” (Luke 14:35). I have bought five yoke of oxen • Five yoke equals ten oxen—significant wealth in an agrarian culture (compare Job 1:3). The man isn’t destitute; he’s prosperous. • Material blessings are not condemned, but they become a snare when they hinder obedience (1 Timothy 6:9–10; Proverbs 11:28). • Like the rich young ruler who “went away sorrowful, for he had great wealth” (Mark 10:22), this buyer clings to possessions rather than the invitation. • The excuse exposes misplaced priorities: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34). and I am going to try them out • He claims urgent business—field tests can’t wait. Yet true urgency should revolve around the kingdom (Matthew 6:33). • Jesus contrasts earthly toil with eternal readiness: “Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life” (John 6:27). • The man assumes tomorrow is guaranteed. James 4:13–15 warns, “You do not even know what will happen tomorrow… you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills.’” Please excuse me • The polite words mask a heart that sees the banquet as optional. Isaiah 29:13 describes lips that honor God while hearts stay distant. • Excusing oneself from the Master’s table equals rejecting Him (Luke 10:16). • Jesus calls for uncompromising allegiance: “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62). • The first commandment stands: “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:3). summary Luke 14:19 depicts a respectable, prosperous man who declines God’s invitation because his new possessions demand attention. His seemingly reasonable request reveals deeper issues: misplaced priorities, presumption about the future, and a courteous veneer over genuine rejection. Jesus warns that any attachment—wealth, work, or social expectations—can blind us to the supreme privilege of fellowship with Him. The call remains: accept the invitation now, before the banquet hall closes. (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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