Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 14:7 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 14:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 14 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Wedding Feast
“And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,”
Luke 14:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 14:7
Jesus shifts to teaching: 'And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.' Jesus observed the guests' behavior—'when he marked' (ἐπέχων, epechōn, paying attention to) 'how they chose out the chief rooms' (πῶς τὰς πρωτοκλισίας ἐξελέγοντο, pōs tas prōtoklisias exelegonto). The term 'chief rooms' (πρωτοκλισίας, prōtoklisias) means places of honor, couches closest to the host. Their maneuvering for status revealed pride and self-importance. Jesus uses this social ambition to teach kingdom values—humility, not self-promoti...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 14:7
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“but in humility”
“and the greetings in the marketplaces.”
“the best seats in the synagogues”
“Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,,And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,,,,,,,,,”
“but Diotrephes”
“he offered them money”
“put forth a riddle”