Luke 14:19
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.In other versions
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused.
ASV
And another said, I have got some cattle, and I am going to make a test of them: I am full of regret that I am unable to come.
BBE
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee hold me for excused.
DBY
"Another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. Please have me excused.'
WEB
`And another said, Five yoke of oxen I bought, and I go on to prove them; I beg of thee, have me excused:
YLT
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray you have me excused.
ENG
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
WBT
Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’
BSB
In context
17And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
18And 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.
19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
20And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
21So 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.