richmahn_en_tn/luk/14/18.md

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  • (Jesus continues telling his parable.)
  • to make excuses - Here it means "to say why they could not come to the dinner."
  • Please excuse me - "Please forgive me" or "Please accept my apology"
  • five pairs of oxen - Oxen are cows or bulls that people use to pull heavy loads or do other hard work. Oxen usually work in pairs.
  • married a wife - Use an expression that is natural in your language. Some languages may say "gotten married" or "taken a wife."