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and he who invited both of you would come and tell you, `Make room for this man.` Then you would begin, with shame, to take the lowest place.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Art bidden. You are invited.
To a wedding. A wedding was commonly attended with a feast or banquet.
The highest…
And say (κα ερε). Changes to future indicative with μη ποτε as in 12:58.Shalt begin with shame (αρξη μετα αισχυνη…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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