Luke 14:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus saw how the guests had tried to take the best seats. So he told them:

Cross References

Luke 11:43

You Pharisees are in for trouble! You love the front seats in the synagogues, and you like to be greeted with honor in the market.

Philippians 2:3

Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.

Matthew 23:6

They love the best seats at banquets and the front seats in the synagogues.

Luke 20:46

Guard against the teachers of the Law of Moses! They love to walk around in long robes, and they like to be greeted in the market. They want the front seats in the synagogues and the best seats at banquets.

3 John 1:9

I wrote to the church. But Diotrephes likes to be the number-one leader, and he won't pay any attention to us.

Ezekiel 17:2

Ezekiel, son of man, tell the people of Israel the following story,

Matthew 13:34

Jesus used stories when he spoke to the people. In fact, he did not tell them anything without using stories.

Proverbs 8:1

With great understanding, Wisdom is calling out

Judges 14:12

Samson told the 30 young men, “This party will last for seven days. Let's make a bet: I'll tell you a riddle, and if you can tell me the answer before the party is over, I'll give each of you a shirt and a full change of clothing.

Proverbs 25:7

It's better for the ruler to give you a high position than for you to be embarrassed in front of royal officials. Be sure you are right