Luke 14:16
“Once there was a man who prepared a great banquet, and invited many guests,” Jesus replied.
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In The King James Version
Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
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Cross References
Proverbs 9:1Wisdom has built her house; she has prepared its seven pillars.
Isaiah 25:6On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast for all nations, a lavish feast of aged wines, rich food, and the best meat.
Jeremiah 31:12They will return and celebrate with happy shouts on Mount Zion; their faces will beam over the Lord's wonderful gifts—the grain, new wine, and olive oil, and the young of their flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden; and they won't ever be depressed again.
Matthew 22:2“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who organized a wedding celebration for his son,” Jesus explained.
Luke 14:16“Once there was a man who prepared a great banquet, and invited many guests,” Jesus replied.
Revelation 22:17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Whoever hears this, say, “Come.” Whoever is thirsty, come, and whoever wants to, freely drink of the water of life.
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 →