Luke 14:7

New Living Translation

When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit in the seats of honor near the head of the table, he gave them this advice:

Cross References

Proverbs 25:7

It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head table than to be sent away in public disgrace. Just because you’ve seen something,

Proverbs 8:1

Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice!

Ezekiel 17:2

“Son of man, give this riddle, and tell this story to the people of Israel.

Matthew 13:34

Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables.

Matthew 23:6

And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues.

Luke 11:43

“What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you love to sit in the seats of honor in the synagogues and receive respectful greetings as you walk in the marketplaces.

Luke 20:46

“Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in flowing robes and love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. And how they love the seats of honor in the synagogues and the head table at banquets.

Philippians 2:3

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

3 John 1:9

I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the leader, refuses to have anything to do with us.

Judges 14:12

Samson said to them, “Let me tell you a riddle. If you solve my riddle during these seven days of the celebration, I will give you thirty fine linen robes and thirty sets of festive clothing.