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A Lesson at the Dinner Table
Jesus uses a common social situation—a dinner party—to teach a profound spiritual lesson. Commentators explain that He observed the guests, likely other Pharisees, actively choosing the "chief seats" for themselves. These were the most honored places at the table, and their scramble for them revealed a deep-seated pride and desire for status.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 14:7
18th Century
Theologian
A parable. The word parable, here, means rather a precept, an injunction. He gave a rule or precept about the proper man…
AT Robertson
On Luke 14:7
A parable for those which were bidden (προς τους κεκλημενους παραβολην). Perfect passive participle of καλεω, to call, to invite. …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 14:7
19th Century
Bishop
And he put forth a parable.—The passage has the interest of being, in conjunction with Luke 11:43, the germ of the great …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 14:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
Saying unto them, When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidde…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 14:7
Jesus continued to take the initiative (v.7). In his time the guests at a formal dinner reclined on couches, several on each one, leaning on their …
John Calvin
On Luke 14:7
16th Century
Theologian
And he spoke a parable to those who were invited. We know to what an extent ambition prevailed among the Pharisees and all the scribes. Wh…
John Gill
On Luke 14:7
17th Century
Pastor
And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden ,
&c.] To the dinner at the Pharisee's house, particularly the…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 14:7–14
17th Century
Minister
Even in the common actions of life, Christ marks what we do, not only in our religious assemblies, but at our tables. We see in many cases that a m…