Luke 14:10
“But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For whosoever exalteth himself,.... Either in the above way, or any other, shall be abased, humbled and mortified:
and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The lowest room - The lowest seat at the table; showing that you are not desirous of distinctions, or greedy of that…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 14:7-14
Our Lord Jesus here sets us an example of profitable edifying discourse at our tables, when we are in company with our…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
then shalt thou have worship Rather, glory. It need, however, hardly be said that nothing is farther from our Lord's…
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