Luke 14:9

And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.

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Other Translations for Luke 14:9

BSB
Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, 'Give this man your seat.' And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.
AKJV
And he that bade you and him come and say to you, Give this man place; and you begin with shame to take the lowest room.
CPDV
And then he who called both you and him, approaching, may say to you, 'Give this place to him.' And then you would begin, with shame, to take the last place.
ERV
and he that bade thee and him shall come and say to thee, Give this man place; and then thou shalt begin with shame to take the lowest place.
NHEB
and he who invited both of you would come and tell you, 'Make room for this person.' Then you would begin, with shame, to take the lowest place.
SMT
And he having called thee and him, having come, shall say to thee, Give place to this; and then thou shalt begin with shame to take possession of the last place.

Commentary for Luke 14:9

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Overview of Luke 14:9
Summary
Public embarrassment follows presumptuous behavior
Place
Wedding feast
Event
Guest asked to move lower
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching