Luke 14:19 kjva — And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused."

— Luke 14:19, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 14 — Context

16

Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:

17

And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.

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.

19

And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.

20

And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

21

So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.

22

And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.

Luke 14:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 14:19 say?
Luke 14:19 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.”
Where is Luke 14:19 in the Bible?
Luke 14:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 19.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 14:19.
What translation should I read Luke 14:19 in?
Luke 14:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 14:19?
Luke 14:19 reads (KJVA): “And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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