Luke 14:9
“And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But when thou art bidden,.... To an entertainment, and the time is come,
go and sit down in the lowest room: place…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 14:8-9
Art bidden - Are invited. To a wedding - A wedding was commonly attended with a feast or banquet. The highest room - The…
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
thou begin with shame to take the lowest room If, by the time that the guests are seated, it be found that some one has…
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