Luke 14:18
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAnd 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.
— Luke 14:18, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
They all as one began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please have me excused.'
American Standard Version (ASV)
And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
'And they began with one consent all to excuse themselves: The first said to him, A field I bought, and I have need to go forth and see it; I beg of thee, have me excused.