NSB(i)
17 »He sent his servant to tell the guests that everything is ready.
18 »They all made excuses one after another. The first one told the servant: ‘I bought a field and must go and look at it. Please accept my apologies.’
19 »Another said: ‘I purchased five pairs of oxen and am on my way to try them out. Please accept my apologies.’
20 »Another explained: ‘I am newly married and I cannot come.’