Luke 14:8

When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 14:8

BSB
"When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited.
AKJV
When you are bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honorable man than you be bidden of him;
CPDV
"When you are invited to a wedding, do not sit down in the first place, lest perhaps someone more honored than yourself may have been invited by him.
ERV
When thou art bidden of any man to a marriage feast, sit not down in the chief seat; lest haply a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him,
NHEB
"When you are invited by anyone to a marriage feast, do not sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him,
SMT
When thou art called to the nuptials, thou shouldest not recline in the first place at table; lest a more honourable than thou be called by him:

Commentary for Luke 14:8

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Overview of Luke 14:8
Summary
Avoid social ambition through humble seating
Event
Teaching about social conduct
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching