Luke 14:7

And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,

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Other Translations for Luke 14:7

BSB

When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:

AKJV

And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying to them.

CPDV

Then he also told a parable, to those who were invited, noticing how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:

ERV

And he spake a parable unto those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,

NHEB

He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them,

SMT

And he spake a parable to the called, fixing his attention how they chose out the first places at table; saying to them,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 14:7

AndG1161ConjunctionheputforthG3004VerbaparableG3850Noun Feminine toG4314PrepositionthosewhichwerebiddenG2564VerbwhenhemarkedG1907Verb howG4459theychoseoutG1586VerbthechiefroomsG4411Noun Feminine sayingG3004Verb untoG4314Preposition themG846

Commentary for Luke 14:7

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 14:7

Summary

Jesus observes social behavior, teaches lesson

Event

Parable introduction and setup

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD