Luke 14:15

The Parable of the Banquet · Luke 14:15–24
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Translations

Modern
When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
And one of those reclining with Him, having heard these things, said to Him, “Blessed is anyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God.”
Latin
Hæc cum audisset quidam de simul discumbentibus, dixit illi: Beatus qui manducabit panem in regno Dei.

Original

Greek
English
When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.”

Notes

This parable shows what was happening in the ministry of Jesus. The rich, powerful, and important people rejected his invitation to God’s banquet of salvation, so they would be left out. Meanwhile, poor people and outcasts accepted the invitation (see also 1:52–53; 6:21, 25; 10:15; 18:14).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 22:1–14

Glossary

Banquet Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Proverbs, Book of Riches

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Dines with a Pharisee on the Sabbath (In Peraea) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Great Supper The Blessed: Who Shall Eat Bread in the Kingdom of God