The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 14:7-11
Christ's word on modesty. The remark which the conduct of these guests called forth from Christ suggests to us— I. OUR LORD 'S INTEREST IN THE HUMBLER DETAILS OF OUR DAILY LIFE . We might have imagined, judging antecedently, that the great Teacher would not concern himself with a matter so trivial as this; or that, if he did, we should not find a record of his remark in a narrative so brief as are our evangels. We know that he had occasion to rebuke the Pharisees... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 14:7
And he put forth a parable to those which were hidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them . The scene with the sufferer who had been healed of his dropsy was now over. The Master was silent, and the guests proceeded to take their places at the banquet. Jesus remained still, watching the manoeuvring on the part of scribes and doctors and wealthy guests to secure the higher and more honourable seats. "The chief rooms;" better rendered "first places." read more