Luke 14:7

Good News Translation (US Version)

Jesus noticed how some of the guests were choosing the best places, so he told this parable to all of them:

Cross References

Luke 11:43

“How terrible for you Pharisees! You love the reserved seats in the synagogues and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces.

Philippians 2:3

Don't do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but be humble toward one another, always considering others better than yourselves.

Matthew 23:6

They love the best places at feasts and the reserved seats in the synagogues;

Luke 20:46

“Be on your guard against the teachers of the Law, who like to walk around in their long robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplace; who choose the reserved seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts;

3 John 1:9

I wrote a short letter to the church; but Diotrephes, who likes to be their leader, will not pay any attention to what I say.

Ezekiel 17:2

“Mortal man,” he said, “tell the Israelites a parable

Matthew 13:34

Jesus used parables to tell all these things to the crowds; he would not say a thing to them without using a parable.

Proverbs 8:1

Listen! Wisdom is calling out. Reason is making herself heard.

Judges 14:12

Samson said to them, “Let me tell you a riddle. I'll bet each one of you a piece of fine linen and a change of fine clothes that you can't tell me its meaning before the seven days of the wedding feast are over.” “Tell us your riddle,” they said. “Let's hear it.”

Proverbs 25:7

It is better to be asked to take a higher position than to be told to give your place to someone more important.