Luke 14:16

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

Modern
But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests.
Traditional
Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
Literal
But He said to him, “A certain man was preparing a great supper, and he called many.
Latin
At ipse dixit ei: Homo quidam fecit cœnam magnam, et vocavit multos.

Original

Greek
English
But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests.

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) Gospel Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Luke, Gospel of Proverbs, Book of Riches

Topics

Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Entertainments: Invitations to Often Addressed to Many Feasts: Figurative Gospel: Compared to a Feast Jesus, the Christ: Dines with a Pharisee on the Sabbath (In Peraea) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Great Supper Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: The Parable of the Marriage Banquet (In Jerusalem) Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a King Who Made a Marriage Feast for his Son Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Reproof: Faithfulness In of the King's Feast Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning