Luke 14:18

English Standard Version

18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused.’ 

New International Version

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.” 

New International Reader’s Version

18 ‘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.” 

King James Version

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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