Luke 14:16

Jesus answered. "A certain man was making a great feast to which he invited many guests.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15One of his fellow guest who was listening to him, said to him, "Blessed are those who eat bread in the kingdom of God."

17"At dinnertime he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’

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Cross References

Matthew 22:2"The kingdom of heaven," he said, "may be compared to a king who made a wedding-feast for his son.

Luke 14:16Jesus answered. "A certain man was making a great feast to which he invited many guests.

Revelation 22:17"And the Spirit and the Bride say ‘Come!’ And let him who hears, say’Come!’ And let him who thirsts, come; And whoever wills, let him 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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