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Luke 14:18

And at once they all began to make excuses. The first said to him: ‘I bought a farm, and I need to go out and see it. I ask you to excuse me.
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King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused.'

New International Version

"But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, 'I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.'