Cross References

Luke 14:17

New Living Translation

When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests, ‘Come, the banquet is ready.’

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Jesus replied with this story: “A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations.

But they all began making excuses. One said, ‘I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me.’

On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!

“Brothers—you sons of Abraham, and also you God-fearing Gentiles—this message of salvation has been sent to us!

And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.