Luke 14:7

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now He told a parable to those who were invited, [when] He noticed how they were selecting the places of honor, saying to them,

Cross References

Luke 11:43

Woe to you, Pharisees! For you love the best seats in the synagogues and [you love] to be greeted and bowed down to in the [public] marketplaces.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves].

Matthew 23:6

And they take pleasure in and [thus] love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues,

Luke 20:46

Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes and love to be saluted [with honor] in places where people congregate and love the front and best seats in the synagogues and places of distinction at feasts,

3 John 1:9

I have written briefly to the church; but Diotrephes, who likes to take the lead among them and put himself first, does not acknowledge my authority and refuses to accept my suggestions or to listen to me.

Ezekiel 17:2

Son of man, put forth a riddle and speak a parable or allegory to the house of Israel;

Matthew 13:34

These things all taken together Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, without a parable He said nothing to them.

Proverbs 8:1

DOES NOT skillful and godly Wisdom cry out, and understanding raise her voice [in contrast to the loose woman]?

Judges 14:12

And Samson said to them, I will now put forth a riddle to you; if you can tell me what it is within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen undergarments and thirty changes of raiment.

Proverbs 25:7

For better it is that it should be said to you, Come up here, than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whose eyes have seen you. [Luke 14:8-10.]