(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."