Luke 14:23

So the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled.

Text-Critical English NT

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

22After the servant had done so, he said, ‘Master, it has been done as yoʋ commanded, and there is still room.’

24For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

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Cross References

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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