Luke 14:7

The Passion Translation

When Jesus noticed how the guests for the meal were all vying for the seats of honor, he shared this story with the guests around the table:

Cross References

Luke 11:43

“You Pharisees are hypocrites! You love to be honored before others with titles of respect, seeking public recognition, aspiring to seem more important than others.

Philippians 2:3

Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first and view others as more important than yourselves.

Matthew 23:6

They crave the seats of highest honor at banquets and in their meeting places.

Luke 20:46

“Don’t follow the example of these pretentious experts of the law! They love to parade around in their religious garments so that people honor them wherever they go. They like to sit right up front in every meeting and push their way to the head table at every banquet.

3 John 1:9

I have already written you once about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge and recognized as first among you, does not acknowledge our authority.

Ezekiel 17:2

“Son of man, propose this riddle to Israel, and speak this parable to the people.

Matthew 13:34

Whenever Jesus addressed the crowds, he always spoke in allegories. He never spoke without using parables.

Proverbs 8:1

Can’t you hear the voice of Wisdom? From the top of the mountains of influence she speaks into the gateways of the glorious city. At the place where pathways merge, at the entrance of every portal, there she stands, ready to impart understanding, shouting aloud to all who enter, preaching her sermon to those who will listen.

Judges 14:12

Samson challenged them with a riddle, “Hey, I have a riddle for you. If you can solve my riddle within the seven days of our feast, then I will give each of you a linen garment and a set of fine clothing.

Proverbs 25:7

For it is better for the king to say to you, “Come, you should sit at the head table,” than for him to say in front of everyone, “Please get up and move— you’re sitting in the place of the prince.”