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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Matthew 22:5

made light of it. gave no heed [to it].

went their ways. went away.

his. his own; "our own" being emphatic for contrast. Compare 1 Chronicles 29:16.

merchandise. commerce. Greek. emporia. Occurs only in Matthew.

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