Luke 14:23

So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

In Context

22‘Sir,’ the servant replied, ‘it has been done as you ordered, and there is still room.’

24For I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet. For many are called, but few are chosen.’”

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Cross References

Genesis 19:2and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”

Psalms 110:3Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.

Isaiah 19:24In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth.

Isaiah 49:5And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength—

Zechariah 14:8And on that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it toward the Eastern Sea and the other half toward the Western Sea, in summer and winter alike.

Matthew 21:43Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

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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