Luke 14:16

Upon which He said, A certain man made a great supper and invited many;

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15And one of those; who sat at table with Him, hearing these things, said unto Him, Happy is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

17and sent his servant at supper-time to say to them that were invited, Come, for all things are now ready.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:2saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king, who made a wedding-feast for his son;

Luke 14:16Upon which He said, A certain man made a great supper and invited many;

Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come; and let him that heareth say, Come. And let him, that thirsteth, Come. And let him, that desireth it, 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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