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The Sting of Public Shame
Commentators emphasize the acute and public nature of the humiliation. The proud guest doesn't just move down one seat; they must 'begin with shame to take the lowest place' because all intermediate spots are filled. This vivid picture illustrates the tangible, embarrassing consequences that can result from prideful self-promotion.
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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 14:9
And say (κα ερε). Changes to future indicative with μη ποτε as in 12:58.Shalt begin with shame (αρξη μετα αισχυνη…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 14:9
19th Century
Bishop
And thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.—At first sight, the words seem to suggest lower motives than those by …
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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 14:9
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 14:9
17th Century
Pastor
And he that bade thee and him To the feast, and who is the master of it, and has a right to dispose of, and order his gue…
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…