Luke 14:16

But Jesus said to him, “A man was once giving a great dinner. He invited many people,

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

15One of the guests heard what he said and exclaimed, “Happy will be the person who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!”

17and sent his servant, when it was time for the dinner, to say to those who had been invited ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’

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Cross References

Matthew 22:2“The kingdom of heaven,” he said, “may be compared to a king who gave a banquet in honor of his son’s wedding.

Luke 14:16But Jesus said to him, “A man was once giving a great dinner. He invited many people,

Revelation 22:17‘Come,’ say the Spirit and the Bride; and all who hear, say ‘Come.’ All who thirst, come; anyone who wants, 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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