Luke 14:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then Jesus noticed that some of the guests were choosing the best places to sit. So he told this story:

Cross References

Luke 11:43

“It will be bad for you Pharisees because you love to have the most important seats in the synagogues. And you love for people to show respect to you in the marketplaces.

Philippians 2:3

In whatever you do, don’t let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble, and honor others more than yourselves.

Matthew 23:6

These men love to have the places of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues.

Luke 20:46

“Be careful of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around wearing clothes that look important. And they love for people to show respect to them in the marketplaces. They love to have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.

3 John 1:9

I wrote a letter to the church, but Diotrephes will not listen to what we say. He always wants to be the leader.

Ezekiel 17:2

“Son of man, I have a story with a hidden meaning for you to tell the family of Israel.

Matthew 13:34

Jesus used stories to tell all these things to the people. He always used stories to teach them.

Proverbs 8:1

Listen, Wisdom is calling. Yes, Understanding is shouting for us.

Judges 14:12

Then Samson said to the 30 men, “I want to tell you a story. This party will last for seven days. Try to find the answer during that time. If you can answer the riddle in that time, I will give you 30 linen shirts and 30 changes of clothes.

Proverbs 25:7

It is much better for the king to invite you to take a more important position than to embarrass you in front of his officials.