Luke 14:7

Free Bible Version

So he told a story to the guests, noticing how they'd chosen to sit in places of honor.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:7

for it's better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be humiliated before a nobleman. Even though you've seen something with your own eyes,

Proverbs 8:1

Isn't wisdom calling? Isn't understanding raising her voice?

Ezekiel 17:2

“Son of man, present this riddle—share it as a parable with the people of Israel.

Matthew 13:34

Jesus explained all these things to the crowds using illustrated stories—in fact he didn't speak to them without using stories.

Matthew 23:6

They love to have the places of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues.

Luke 11:43

Shame on you Pharisees! You love to have the best seats in the synagogues, and to be greeted with respect when you go to the markets.

Luke 20:46

“Watch out for religious leaders who like to go around in long robes, and love to be greeted with respect in the markets, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.

Philippians 2:3

Don't do anything from a spirit of selfishness or pride, but humbly think of others better than you do of yourself.

3 John 1:9

I did write about this to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge, refuses to accept our authority.

Judges 14:12

“Let me pose a riddle to you,” Samson said to them. “If you can find its meaning and explain it to me during the seven days of the party, I'll give you thirty linen cloaks and thirty sets of clothes.