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Luke 14:6-8
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6 But they were unable to answer his question.(A)

Conduct of Invited Guests and Hosts.[a] 7 (B)He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. 8 (C)“When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him,

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Footnotes

  1. 14:7–14 The banquet scene found only in Luke provides the opportunity for these teachings of Jesus on humility and presents a setting to display Luke’s interest in Jesus’ attitude toward the rich and the poor (see notes on Lk 4:18; 6:20–26; 12:13–34).
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