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More Than Just Manners
Commentators agree that Jesus' advice on seating is a practical illustration of a deep spiritual truth: humility precedes honor. As Matthew Henry notes, 'a man's pride will bring him low.' This teaching isn't just about avoiding social embarrassment but about cultivating a humble heart that God will ultimately exalt.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 14:8–9
18th Century
Theologian
Art bidden. You are invited.
To a wedding. A wedding was commonly attended with a feast or banquet.
The highest…
AT Robertson
On Luke 14:8
Sit not down (μη κατακλιθηις). First aorist (ingressive) passive subjunctive of κατακλινω, to recline. Old verb, but peculiar to L…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 14:8
19th Century
Bishop
Sit not down.—Literally, do not recline.
Lest a more honorable man than you . . .—The words imply that the common…
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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 14:8
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 Gill
On Luke 14:8
17th Century
Pastor
When you are bidden of any man to a wedding
To a wedding dinner, or to any other; such as the present entertainment,…
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…