Luke 14:7
“And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding,.... To a wedding dinner, or to any other; such an one as the present…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A parable - The word parable, here, means rather a “precept, an injunction.” He gave a “rule or precept” about the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They chose out the chief rooms - When custom and law have regulated and settled places in public assemblies, a man who…
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
7-11. Humility; a Lesson for the Guests.
7. he put forth a parable See on Luk 4:23.
to those which were bidden to the…
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