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Version</a></span><br />When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit in the seats of honor near the head of the table, he gave them this advice:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He was speaking a parable to those having been invited, remarking how they were choosing out the first places, saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now He <i>began</i> telling a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been picking out the places of honor <i>at the table,</i> saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He began speaking a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been picking out the places of honor at the table, saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He <i>began</i> speaking a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been picking out the places of honor <i>at the table;</i> saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He was telling a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they were picking out the places of honor <i>at the table</i>, saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Jesus <i>began</i> telling a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been selecting the places of honor <i>at the table,</i> saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they would choose the best places for themselves:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noticed how they would choose the best places for themselves: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus saw how the guests had tried to take the best seats. So he told them: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he spake a parable unto those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus noticed how the guests always chose the places of honor. So he used this illustration when he spoke to them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus noticed how some of the guests were choosing the best places, so he told this parable to all of them: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Jesus noticed how the guests were choosing the places of honor, he told them a parable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then when Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. He said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he put forth a parable to those who were invited, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then, when He noticed that the invited guests chose the best seats, He used this as an illustration and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He spoke an allegory to those called, marking how they were choosing out the first couches, saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He was speaking a parable to those having been invited, remarking how they were choosing out the first places, saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he spake a simile unto those called, marking how they were choosing out the first couches, saying unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he spake a parable to the called, fixing his attention how they chose out the first places at table; saying to them,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he spoke a parable also to them that were invited, marking how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then he also told a parable, to those who were invited, noticing how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he spoke a parable to those who were invited there, because he saw them choosing places among the front seats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he told a parable to those who were invited there when he saw those who chose the places of the best seats.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he spoke a parable to those who had been invited, when he observed how they were choosing the first places at table; and he said to them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He spoke a parable to those whom He had called, warning them that they should not choose the first couches; saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then he spake to those who were invited, a parable, when he observed how they chose the principal seats; saying unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Afterwards observing how eager the guests were for the first places, he gave them this instruction:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then, when He noticed that the invited guests chose the best seats, He used this as an illustration and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He spake a parable to those who were bidden, when He observed how they were choosing out the first seats; saying to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He spake a parable to those that were invited, observing how they chose the chief seats, saying unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/14-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5874" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">The Parable of the Guests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6</span>And they were unable to answer these questions. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1907.htm" title="1907: epechōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From epi and echo; to hold upon, i.e. to retain; to detain; to pay attention to.">When Jesus noticed</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: pōs (Conj) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!">how</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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: keklēmenous (V-RPM/P-AMP) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">the guests</a> <a href="/greek/1586.htm" title="1586: exelegonto (V-IIM-3P) -- To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select.">chose</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- 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/4411.htm" title="4411: prōtoklisias (N-AFP) -- From protos and klisia; a reclining first at the dinner-bed, i.e. Preeminence at meals.">places of honor,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He told</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3850.htm" title="3850: parabolēn (N-AFS) -- From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.">a parable:</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>“When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6-7</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-16.htm">Matthew 20:16</a></span><br />So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-30.htm">Matthew 19:30</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a></span><br />For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-4.htm">Matthew 18:4</a></span><br />Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying to them.</p><p class="hdg">put.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/14-12.htm">Judges 14:12</a></b></br> And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find <i>it</i> out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">Proverbs 8:1</a></b></br> Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/17-2.htm">Ezekiel 17:2</a></b></br> Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;</p><p class="hdg">they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Luke 11:43</a></b></br> Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Luke 20:46</a></b></br> Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/23-6.htm">Matthew 23:6</a></b></br> And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a 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href="/luke/19-28.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/luke/15-3.htm">Story</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Table</a> <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/16-21.htm">Used</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-7.htm">teaches humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-12.htm">to feast the poor;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-15.htm">under the parable of the great supper, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-23.htm">shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-31.htm">lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-34.htm">and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div 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The Greek word for "noticed" is "ἐπέχων" (epechōn), which implies a careful and attentive observation. This sets the stage for Jesus' teaching, as He often used everyday situations to impart spiritual truths. His ability to perceive the intentions and actions of those around Him underscores His divine insight and wisdom.<p><b>how the guests chose</b><br />The act of choosing here is significant. The Greek word "ἐξελέγοντο" (exelegonto) suggests a deliberate selection, indicating the guests' desire for self-promotion and recognition. This behavior reflects a common human tendency to seek status and approval from others, which Jesus often addressed in His teachings. The cultural context of the time placed great importance on social hierarchy and honor, making this a poignant moment for Jesus to address the heart attitudes of those present.<p><b>the places of honor</b><br />In the ancient Near Eastern culture, seating arrangements at a banquet were a reflection of one's social standing. The "places of honor" were the most prestigious seats, often closest to the host. The Greek term "πρωτοκλισίας" (prōtoklisias) refers to these coveted positions. This cultural practice provides a backdrop for Jesus' teaching on humility and the dangers of pride. By focusing on the guests' desire for these seats, Jesus challenges the societal norms and calls His followers to a different standard of humility and service.<p><b>He told them a parable</b><br />Jesus frequently used parables as a teaching tool, employing simple accounts to convey profound spiritual truths. The Greek word "παραβολήν" (parabolēn) means a comparison or analogy. Parables were a common method of teaching in Jewish tradition, allowing listeners to engage with the account and uncover deeper meanings. In this context, Jesus uses the parable to address the issue of pride and self-exaltation, inviting His audience to reflect on their own attitudes and behaviors in light of God's kingdom values.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">And he put forth a parable.</span>--The passage has the interest of being, in conjunction with <a href="/luke/11-43.htm" title="Woe to you, Pharisees! for you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.">Luke 11:43</a>, the germ of the great invective of <a href="/matthew/23-6.htm" title="And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,">Matthew 23:6</a>, and the verses that follow. (See Notes there.)<p><span class= "bld">Chief rooms.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">chief places,</span> or <span class= "ital">chief couches;</span> literally, the chief places to recline in after the Eastern fashion. This, again, implies the semi-public character of the feast. The host did not at first place his guests according to his own notions of fitness. They were left to struggle for precedence. What follows is hardly a parable in our modern sense of the term, but is so called as being something more than a mere precept, and as illustrated by a half-dramatic dialogue.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 7-14.</span> - <span class="accented">At the Pharisee's feast. The Master's teaching on the subject of seeking the most honourable places. Who ought to be the guests at such feasts.</span> <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he put forth a parable to those which were hidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them</span>. 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." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/14-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When [Jesus] noticed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπέχων</span> <span class="translit">(epechōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1907.htm">Strong's 1907: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and echo; to hold upon, i.e. to retain; to detain; to pay attention to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">how</span><br /><span class="grk">πῶς</span> <span class="translit">(pōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4459.htm">Strong's 4459: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">guests</span><br /><span class="grk">κεκλημένους</span> <span class="translit">(keklēmenous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chose</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξελέγοντο</span> <span class="translit">(exelegonto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1586.htm">Strong's 1586: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰς</span> <span class="translit">(tas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">places of honor,</span><br /><span class="grk">πρωτοκλισίας</span> <span class="translit">(prōtoklisias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4411.htm">Strong's 4411: </a> </span><span class="str2">From protos and klisia; a reclining first at the dinner-bed, i.e. Preeminence at meals.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He told</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἔλεγεν</span> <span class="translit">(Elegen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτούς</span> <span class="translit">(autous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a parable:</span><br /><span class="grk">παραβολήν</span> <span class="translit">(parabolēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> </span><span class="str2">From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/14-7.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 14:7 He spoke a parable to those who (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/14-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 14:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 14:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/14-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 14:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 14:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>