John 12:2 - The Text-Critical English New Testament They prepared a supper for Jesus there. Martha was serving, and Lazarus was one of the people reclining at the table with him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those at the table with Him. American Standard Version (1901) So they made him a supper there: and Martha served; but Lazarus was one of them that sat at meat with him. Common English Bible Lazarus and his sisters hosted a dinner for him. Martha served and Lazarus was among those who joined him at the table. Catholic Public Domain Version And they made a dinner for him there. And Martha was ministering. And truly, Lazarus was one of those who were sitting at table with him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they made him a supper there: and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that were at table with him. |
Meanwhile Jesus was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the house of Simon the leper, and a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment made of pure nard. She broke the alabaster jar and poured out the ointment on his head.
Blessed are those servants whom their master finds keeping watch when he comes. Truly I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at the table, and he will come and serve them.
Jesus also said to the man who had invited him, “When yoʋ prepare a luncheon or dinner, do not invite yoʋr friends, yoʋr brothers, yoʋr relatives, or yoʋr rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite yoʋ in return, and yoʋ will be repaid.
For who is greater? The one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
Then Levi gave a great banquet for Jesus in his house, and there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others reclining at the table with them.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me.