Luke 14:7

Good News Translation

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

Cross References

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.

Proverbs 8:1

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

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.

Matthew 23:6

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

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.

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;

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.

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.

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.”