Luke 14:16

Jesus said to him: A certain man made a great supper, and invited many.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15And when one of those reclining heard these things, he said to him: Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

17And at the time for supper, he sent his servant to say to those invited: Lo, every thing is ready for you; come.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:2The kingdom of heaven is like to a royal person, who made a feast for his son.

Luke 14:16Jesus said to him: A certain man made a great supper, and invited many.

Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come thou. And let him that heareth, say, Come thou. And let him who thirsteth, come; and he that is inclined, let him take the living water gratis.

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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