Luke 14:17
“And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they all with one consent began to make excuse,.... Or, "they all together", as the Vulgate Latin version, "in one",…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Sent his servant - An invitation had been sent before, but this servant was sent at the time that the supper was ready.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Sent his servant - Messengers are sent to invite the guests to a Hindoo feast; when not only relations, but all persons…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 14:15-24
Here is another discourse of our Saviour's, in which he spiritualizes the feast he was invited to, which is another way…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
sent his servant at supper time This is still a custom in the East, Pro 9:1-5; Thomson, Land and Book, i. ch. 9: The…
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