The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,(Matthew 22:2)

And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.(Matthew 22:3)

Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.(Matthew 22:4)

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.(Matthew 22:6)

But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.(Matthew 22:7)

Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.(Matthew 22:8)

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Matthew 22:5 - Cross Reference

Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright. (Genesis 25:34)

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? (Romans 2:4)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)

For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, (Matthew 24:38)

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; (Hebrews 2:3)

Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. (Acts 2:13)

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. (1 Timothy 6:9)

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (Romans 8:6)

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; (2 Timothy 3:4)

Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; (Proverbs 1:24)

And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. (Luke 17:26)

He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. (Matthew 13:22)

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (1 John 2:15)

Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: (Psalm 106:24)

And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. (Acts 24:25)

And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law. (Genesis 19:14)

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. (Luke 14:18)