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Then when your host sees you, he will come and say, ‘Friend, we have a better place for you!’ Then you will be honored in front of all the other guests. <a href="/esv/luke/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. <a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you. <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But when you are invited, having gone, recline in the last place, so that when the one having invited you might come, he will say to you, 'Friend, come up higher.' Then glory will be to you before all those reclining with you. <a href="/kjv/luke/14.htm">King James Bible</a> But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. <a href="/nkjv/luke/14.htm">New King James Version</a> But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, go up higher.’ Then you will have glory in the presence of those who sit at the table with you. <a href="/nasb_/luke/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But whenever you are invited, go and take the last place, so that when the one who has invited you comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will have honor in the sight of all who are dining at the table with you. <a href="/nasb/luke/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But when you are invited, go and recline at the last place, so that when the one who has invited you comes, he may say to you, &#8216Friend, move up higher’ then you will have honor in the sight of all who are at the table with you. <a href="/nasb77/luke/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But when you are invited, go and recline at the last place, so that when the one who has invited you comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will have honor in the sight of all who are at the table with you. <a href="/lsb/luke/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when you are invited, go and recline at the last place, so that when the one who has invited you comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will have honor in the sight of all who recline at the table with you. <a href="/amp/luke/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when you are invited, go and sit down [to eat] at the last place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; and then you will be honored in the presence of all who are at the table with you. <a href="/csb/luke/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when the one who invited you comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ You will then be honored in the presence of all the other guests. <a href="/hcsb/luke/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220But when you are invited, go and recline in the lowest place, so that when the one who invited you comes, he will say to you, Friend, move up higher.&#8217 You will then be honored in the presence of all the other guests. <a href="/asv/luke/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he that hath bidden thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have glory in the presence of all that sit at meat with thee. <a href="/cev/luke/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When you are invited to be a guest, go and sit in the worst place. Then the one who invited you may come and say, "My friend, take a better seat!" You will then be honored in front of all the other guests. <a href="/erv/luke/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he that hath bidden thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have glory in the presence of all that sit at meat with thee. <a href="/gwt/luke/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So when you're invited, take the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, 'Friend, move to a more honorable place.' Then all the other guests will see how you are honored. <a href="/gnt/luke/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Instead, when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that your host will come to you and say, 'Come on up, my friend, to a better place.' This will bring you honor in the presence of all the other guests. <a href="/isv/luke/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> But when you are invited, go and sit down at the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, 'Friend, move up higher,' and you will be honored in the presence of everyone who eats with you. <a href="/msb/luke/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ?Friend, move up to a better place.? Then you will be honored in front of those at the table with you. <a href="/net/luke/14.htm">NET Bible</a> But when you are invited, go and take the least important place, so that when your host approaches he will say to you, 'Friend, move up here to a better place.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who share the meal with you. <a href="/nheb/luke/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, 'Friend, move up higher.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. <a href="/wbt/luke/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when thou art invited, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that invited thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have honor in the presence of them that sit at table with thee. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the contrary, when you are invited go and take the lowest place, that when your host comes round he may say to you, 'My friend, come up higher.' This will be doing you honour in the presence of all the other guests. <a href="/web/luke/14.htm">World English Bible</a> But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> But when you may be called, having gone on, recline in the last place, that when he who called you may come, he may say to you, Friend, come up higher; then you will have glory before those dining with you; <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But when you are invited, having gone, recline in the last place, so that when the one having invited you might come, he will say to you, 'Friend, come up higher.' Then glory will be to you before all those reclining with you. <a href="/ylt/luke/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'But, when thou mayest be called, having gone on, recline in the last place, that when he who called thee may come, he may say to thee, Friend, come up higher; then thou shalt have glory before those reclining with thee; <a href="/slt/luke/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But when thou art called, having gone, recline in the last place; that when he having called thee come, might say to thee, Friend, mount up higher; then shall honour be to thee before them reclining with thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But when thou art invited, go, sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited thee, cometh, he may say to thee: Friend, go up higher. Then shalt thou have glory before them that sit at table with thee. <a href="/cpdv/luke/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when you are invited, go, sit down in the lowest place, so that, when he who invited you arrives, he may say to you, ‘Friend, go up higher.’ Then you will have glory in the sight of those who sit at table together with you. <a href="/nabre/luke/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, ‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’ Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But when you are invited, go and sit at the lower end, so that when he who has invited you comes, he will say to you, My friend, go up and sit higher; and you will have glory before all who sit with you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But whenever you are invited, seat yourself last, that whenever he who invited you should come, he may say to you, 'My friend, come up and be seated', and there shall be glory to you before all of those who sit with you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when you are invited, go and recline in the last place, that when he that invited you shall come, he may say to you, Friend, go up higher. Then you shall have honor in the presence of those who recline with you. <a href="/godbey/luke/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But when you may be invited, coming in sit down in the last place; in order that when the one having invited thee may come, he will say to thee, Friend, come up higher: then there will be glory to thee in the presence of all those sitting along with thee.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But when thou art invited, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited thee comes, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher; then shalt thou have respect in the presence of those who are seated with thee. <a href="/mace/luke/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when you are invited, go place your self last; that he, who invited you, when he comes, may say to you, friend, go up higher: and that will do you honour before all the company at table. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the contrary, when you are invited go and take the lowest place, that when your host comes round he may say to you, 'My friend, come up higher.' This will be doing you honour in the presence of all the other guests. <a href="/worrell/luke/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>But, when you are invited, going, sit in the lowest place, that, when he who invited you comes, he may say to you, 'Friend, go up higher;' then you will have glory in the presence of all who are reclining at table with you;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>But when thou art invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, that, when he who invited thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then wilt thou have honor before them that sit at table with thee:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/14-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5901" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">The Parable of the Guests</a> …9Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place. 10<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: All’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">when</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: klēthēs (V-ASP-2S) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">you are invited,</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreutheis (V-APP-NMS) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">go</a> <a href="/greek/377.htm" title="377: anapese (V-AMA-2S) -- From ana and pipto; to fall back, i.e. Lie down, lean back.">and sit</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2078.htm" title="2078: eschaton (Adj-AMS) -- Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.">last</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: keklēkōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">your host</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthē (V-ASA-3S) -- To come, go. ">will come</a> <a href="/greek/2046.htm" title="2046: erei (V-FIA-3S) -- Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.">and tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/5384.htm" title="5384: Phile (N-VMS) -- Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly.">‘Friend,</a> <a href="/greek/4320.htm" title="4320: prosanabēthi (V-AMA-2S) -- To go up to, come up to, go up further. From pros and anabaino; to ascend farther, i.e. Be promoted (more honorable) seat).">move up</a> <a href="/greek/511.htm" title="511: anōteron (Adj-ANS-C) -- Comparative degree of ano; upper, i.e. to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book.">to a better place.’</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">honored</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">in front of</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4873.htm" title="4873: synanakeimenōn (V-PPM/P-GMP) -- To recline at table with. From sun and anakeimai; to recline in company with.">at the table</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">with you.</a> 11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a> For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. <a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a> Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. <a href="/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6-7</a> Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; / for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes, <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a> Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. <a href="/matthew/18-4.htm">Matthew 18:4</a> Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. <a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a> The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. <a href="/matthew/20-26.htm">Matthew 20:26-27</a> It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a> I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a> A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a> Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a> The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. <a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. <a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Ezekiel 21:26</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. <a href="/job/5-11.htm">Job 5:11</a> He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when you are bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade you comes, he may say to you, Friend, go up higher: then shall you have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with you.go.<a href="/1_samuel/15-17.htm">1 Samuel 15:17</a> And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?<a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a> The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.<a href="/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6,7</a> Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: … then.<a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a> The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.<a href="/revelation/3-9.htm">Revelation 3:9</a> Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Bade</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Bidden</a> <a href="/luke/13-5.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Giver</a> <a href="/luke/13-13.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/matthew/18-1.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Lowest</a> <a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Move</a> <a href="/luke/13-26.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/luke/13-29.htm">Recline</a> <a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Room</a> <a href="/luke/13-8.htm">Round</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/luke/12-6.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Table</a> <a href="/luke/4-9.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Bade</a> <a href="/luke/14-17.htm">Bidden</a> <a href="/john/7-12.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/luke/14-13.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/john/3-29.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/john/6-63.htm">Giver</a> <a href="/luke/17-18.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/john/1-15.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/acts/5-13.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Lowest</a> <a href="/acts/7-4.htm">Move</a> <a href="/luke/15-10.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Recline</a> <a href="/luke/14-22.htm">Room</a> <a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Round</a> <a href="/luke/20-42.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/luke/15-18.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Table</a> <a href="/luke/24-52.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 14</div>1. <a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;</a> 7. <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">teaches humility;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">to feast the poor;</a> 15. <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">under the parable of the great supper, </a> 23. <a href="/luke/14-23.htm">shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.</a> 25. <a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/14-34.htm">and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Being invited was a mark of honor and respect. In the Jewish tradition, such gatherings often included religious leaders, Pharisees, and other prominent figures. This phrase sets the stage for a teaching on humility and social conduct, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God inviting humanity to His kingdom (<a href="/matthew/22.htm">Matthew 22:1-14</a>).go and sit in the last place Sitting in the last place is a demonstration of humility. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, seating arrangements at a banquet were a reflection of social status. Choosing the lowest place is an act of self-abasement, aligning with the teachings of Jesus on humility (<a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a>). This action contrasts with the pride and self-exaltation often criticized by Jesus in the Pharisees (<a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9-14</a>).so that your host will come and tell you, The host in this parable can be seen as a representation of God, who exalts the humble. The act of the host coming to elevate the guest signifies divine recognition and reward for humility. This reflects the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>).‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Being called "Friend" by the host indicates a personal relationship and favor. Moving to a better place symbolizes exaltation and honor, which is a recurring theme in Scripture where God lifts up those who humble themselves (<a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a>). This also foreshadows the eschatological promise of believers being honored in the kingdom of God.Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you. Public honor in the presence of others underscores the reversal of worldly values, where the last becomes first (<a href="/matthew/19-30.htm">Matthew 19:30</a>). This public acknowledgment serves as a testimony to the values of the kingdom of God, where humility is exalted. It also reflects the ultimate honor believers will receive in the presence of God and His angels (<a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Revelation 3:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The speaker of this parable, offering wisdom on humility and social conduct. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> Religious leaders often present in the context of Jesus' teachings, known for their strict adherence to the law and social status. 3. <a href="/topical/g/guests.htm">Guests</a> Individuals invited to a banquet, representing people in social and spiritual settings. 4. <a href="/topical/h/host.htm">Host</a> The one who invites and has the authority to assign places of honor, symbolizing God or Christ in a spiritual sense. 5. <a href="/topical/b/banquet.htm">Banquet</a> A social gathering, often used by Jesus as a metaphor for the Kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_action.htm">Humility in Action</a> Jesus emphasizes the importance of humility, not just in thought but in our actions and social interactions. By choosing the lowest place, we demonstrate a heart that values others above ourselves. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> The parable teaches us to trust that God will exalt us in His perfect timing. We should not seek honor for ourselves but allow God to lift us up according to His will. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_character.htm">Reflecting Christ's Character</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His humility. Jesus, though deserving of the highest honor, took the form of a servant. We should emulate this attitude in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/s/social_conduct_as_a_witness.htm">Social Conduct as a Witness</a> Our behavior in social settings can be a powerful witness to others. By choosing humility, we demonstrate the transformative power of the Gospel in our lives. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The honor we seek should not be from people but from God. Our focus should be on eternal rewards rather than temporary recognition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 14</a> <a href="/q/what_are_jehovahand#8217;s_witnesses'_end_times_beliefs.htm">Should others praise you instead of yourself?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'ask,_seek,_knock'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'Ask, Seek, Knock'?</a> <a href="/q/should_others_praise_you,_not_yourself.htm">Should others praise you instead of yourself?</a> <a href="/q/why_ignore_jesus'_call_to_aid_the_poor.htm">Why do so many Christians ignore Jesus' commands to care for the poor (Luke 14:12-14)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Sit down in the lowest room.--Better, as before, recline for the verb, and place, or couch, for the noun.Friend.--The Greek word is not the same as in <a href="/matthew/20-13.htm" title="But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do you no wrong: did not you agree with me for a penny?">Matthew 20:13</a> (where see Note), <a href="/matthew/22-12.htm" title="And he said to him, Friend, how came you in here not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.">Matthew 22:12</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm" title="And Jesus said to him, Friend, why are you come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.">Matthew 26:50</a>, but is the same as in <a href="/john/11-11.htm" title="These things said he: and after that he said to them, Our friend Lazarus sleeps; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.">John 11:11</a>; <a href="/john/15-14.htm" title="You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.">John 15:14</a>. The difference is suggestive. The first word addressed to the humble and lowly guest speaks of confidence and affection. He is welcomed as, in the highest sense, the "friend" of the giver of the feast. . . . <a href="/commentaries/luke/14-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But Ἀλλ’ (All’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. when ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. you are invited, κληθῇς (klēthēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. go πορευθεὶς (poreutheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. [and] sit ἀνάπεσε (anapese) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_377.htm">Strong's 377: </a> From ana and pipto; to fall back, i.e. Lie down, lean back. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. last ἔσχατον (eschaton) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2078.htm">Strong's 2078: </a> Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. place, τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. your host κεκληκώς (keklēkōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. will come ἔλθῃ (elthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. [and] tell ἐρεῖ (erei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2046.htm">Strong's 2046: </a> Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. you, σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. ‘Friend, Φίλε (Phile) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5384.htm">Strong's 5384: </a> Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly. move up προσανάβηθι (prosanabēthi) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4320.htm">Strong's 4320: </a> To go up to, come up to, go up further. From pros and anabaino; to ascend farther, i.e. Be promoted (more honorable) seat). to a better place.’ ἀνώτερον (anōteron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_511.htm">Strong's 511: </a> Comparative degree of ano; upper, i.e. to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book. Then τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. you σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. honored δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. in front of ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. everyone πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. at the table συνανακειμένων (synanakeimenōn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4873.htm">Strong's 4873: </a> To recline at table with. From sun and anakeimai; to recline in company with. [with] you. σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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