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The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 14:13-14

But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: and thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee. Great pagan moralists, sick at heart at these dreary, selfish society conventionalities, have condemned this system of entertaining those who would be likely to make an equivalent return for the interested hospitality. So Martial, writing of such an incident, says, 'You are asking for gifts, Sextus, not for friends." Nehemiah gives a somewhat similar... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:10

The lowest room - The lowest seat at the table; showing that you are not desirous of distinctions, or greedy of that honor which may properly belong to you.Shalt have worship - The word “worship” here means “honor.” They who are sitting with you shall treat you with respect. They will learn your rank by your being invited nearer to the head of the table, and it will be better to learn it thus than by putting yourself forward. They will do you honor because you have shown a humble spirit. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:11

Whosoever exalteth ... - This is universal among people, and it is also the way in which God will deal with people. “Men” will perpetually endeavor to bring down those who endeavor to exalt themselves; and it is a part of God’s regular plan to abase the proud, to bring down the lofty, to raise up those that be bowed down, and show “his” favors to those who are poor and needy. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:12

Call not thy friends ... - This is not to be understood as commanding us not to entertain “at all” our relatives and friends; but we are to remember the “design” with which our Lord spoke. He intended, doubtless, to reprove those who sought the society of the wealthy, and particularly rich relatives, and those who claimed to be intimate with the great and honorable, and who, to show their intimacy, were in the habit of “seeking” their society, and making for them expensive entertainments. He... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:13

The poor - Those who are destitute of comfortable food.The maimed - Those who are deprived of any member of their body, as an arm or a leg or who have not the use of them so that they can labor for their own support. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:14

Shalt be blessed - Blessed in the “act” of doing good, which furnishes more “happiness” than riches can give, and blessed or rewarded “by God” in the day of judgment.They cannot recompense thee - They cannot invite you again, and thus pay you; and by inviting “them” you show that you have a “disposition” to do good.The resurrection of the just - When the just or holy shall be raised from the dead. Then “God” shall reward those who have done good to the poor and needy from love to the Lord Jesus... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 14:7-11

Luke 14:7-11. And he put forth a parable The ensuing discourse is so termed, because several parts of it are not to be understood literally. To those which were bidden From this circumstance, that the guests were bidden, and from what is said, Luke 14:12, it appears that this was a great entertainment, to which many were invited: which renders it still more probable that the meeting was concerted, and the company chosen with a view to insnare Jesus. When he marked how they chose out the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 14:12-14

Luke 14:12-14. Then said he also to him that bade him In the time of dinner, Jesus directed his discourse to the person who had invited him, and showed him what sort of people he should bid to his feasts. When thou makest a dinner, &c., call not thy friends That is, I do not bid thee call thy friends, or thy rich neighbours. Our Lord leaves these offices of courtesy and humanity as they were, and teaches a higher duty. Or, “by no means confine thy hospitality to thy rich relations,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 14:1-24

100. In the house of a Pharisee (Luke 14:1-24)When Jesus visited the house of a prominent Pharisee on the Sabbath day, his critics were waiting to see if he would heal a sick man who was there. When Jesus asked them if healing on the Sabbath was lawful, they refused to answer. Jesus again pointed out the hypocrisy of those who would care for animals on the Sabbath but not for people (Luke 14:1-6).As mealtime approached, Jesus noticed some guests choosing the places of honour at the table. He... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 14:10

Friend . Greek. philos, Noun of phileo. App-135 . go up = go up, forward. Occurs only here. worship = honour. Greek. doxa = glory. at meat = at table. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 14:13-14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 14:7-11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 14:12-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 14:1-24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 14:10

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