Luke 14:20 net — Another said,‘I just got married, and I cannot come.’

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"Another said,‘I just got married, and I cannot come.’"

— Luke 14:20, NET Bible

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Luke 14 — Context

17

At the time for the banquet he sent his slave to tell those who had been invited,‘Come, because everything is now ready.’

18

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

19

Another said,‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going out to examine them. Please excuse me.’

20

Another said,‘I just got married, and I cannot come.’

21

So the slave came back and reported this to his master. Then the master of the household was furious and said to his slave,‘Go out quickly to the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’

22

Then the slave said,‘Sir, what you instructed has been done, and there is still room.’

23

So the master said to his slave,‘Go out to the highways and country roads and urge people to come in, so that my house will be filled.

Luke 14:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:20 say?
Luke 14:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Another said,‘I just got married, and I cannot come.’”
Where is Luke 14:20 in the Bible?
Luke 14:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 20.
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 14:20.
What translation should I read Luke 14:20 in?
Luke 14:20 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 14:20?
Luke 14:20 reads (NET): “Another said,‘I just got married, and I cannot come.’” 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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