At the Pharisee's feast. The Master's teaching on the subject of seeking the most honourable places. Who ought to be the guests at such feasts.
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Luke 14:7-14
The Pulpit Commentary on Luke 14:7-14
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 14:1-35EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 14:1-24Table-talk of Jesus. We have now brought before us an interesting conversation which Jesus had with certain guests at an entertainment in the house of "one of the chief Pharisees." It was a sabbath-day feast, indicating…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 14:1-24The great supper. The feast of which Christ, was partaking had been carefully prepared, and was an event of some consequence in the town. This may be inferred not only from the tone of the Lord's remarks, but also from…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Luke 14:7-14Even in the common actions of life, Christ marks what we do, not only in our religious assemblies, but at our tables. We see in many cases, that a man's pride will bring him low, and before honour is humility. Our Savio…Matthew HenrycommentaryHumility RecommendedHUMILITY RECOMMENDED. Our Lord Jesus here sets us an example of profitable edifying discourse at our tables, when we are in company with our friends. We find that when he had none but his disciples, who were his own fam…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 14:7-11Christ's word on modesty. The remark which the conduct of these guests called forth from Christ suggests to us— I. OUR LORD'S INTEREST IN THE HUMBLER DETAILS OF OUR DAILY LIFE. We might have imagined, judging antecedent…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 14:7And he put forth a parable to those which were hidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them. The scene with the sufferer who had been healed of his dropsy was now over. The Master was sile…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 14:12-14Moderation; disinterestedness; patience. We find in these words of our Lord— I. THE CORRECTION OF A COMMON FAULT. Jesus Christ did not, indeed, intend to condemn outright all family or social gatherings of a festive cha…Joseph S. Exell and contributors