Luke 14:16

"A man once gave a great dinner," replied Jesus, "to which he invited a large number of guests.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15After listening to this teaching, one of His fellow guests said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall feast in God's Kingdom."

17At dinner-time he sent his servant to announce to those who had been invited, "`Come, for things are now ready.'

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Cross References

Matthew 22:2"The Kingdom of the Heavens," He said, "may be compared to a king who celebrated the marriage of his son,

Luke 14:16"A man once gave a great dinner," replied Jesus, "to which he invited a large number of guests.

Revelation 22:17The Spirit and the Bride say, `Come;' and whoever hears, let him say, `Come;' and let those who are thirsty come. Whoever will, let him take the Water of Life, without payment.

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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