F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 14:15-24
the Slighted Invitation Luke 14:15-24 In this parable the Master anticipated that the Jewish magistrates and leaders would repudiate His invitations, and that they would therefore be extended to the less likely masses to be found in the streets and lanes of the city, and to the Gentiles in the out-lying world. What a prevision is here of the suitableness of the gospel to all the world, and of the ultimate inclusion of all mankind under one roof, John 14:1-2 . The excuses were obviously... read more
Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 14:15-24
2. The Parable of the Great Supper (Luke 14:15-24)(Luke 14:16-24, Gospel for the 2d Sunday after Trinity)15And when one of them that sat [reclined] at meat [at table] with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.16Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade [invited] many:17And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden [invited], Come;for all things are now ready. 18And they all with one... read more