Luke 14:16

And he said to him: A certain man made a great supper, and bade many.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:

In Context

15And a certain one of those who reclined at table with him, hearing these things, said to him: Happy is he, who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!

17And he sent his servant, at the hour of the supper, to say to those who were bidden: Come, for all things are now ready.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:2The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, who made a marriage for his son.

Luke 14:16And he said to him: A certain man made a great supper, and bade many.

Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say: Come. And let him that hears say: Come. And let him that thirsts, come; let him that will, take the water of life freely.

Matthew Henry on Luke 14:16-25

The Generous Invitations; The Neglected Feast. 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 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… Read the whole commentary →

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