Luke 14:16
Luke 14:16 in Multiple Translations
But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests.
Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many:
And he said to them, A certain man gave a great feast, and sent word of it to a number of people.
“Once there was a man who prepared a great banquet, and invited many guests,” Jesus replied.
Then saide he to him, A certaine man made a great supper, and bade many,
and he said to him, 'A certain man made a great supper, and called many,
But he said to him, “A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people.
Then said he to him, A certain man made a great supper, and invited many:
But he said to him: A certain man made a great supper, and invited many.
But to show that many Jews whom God had invited would not accept God’s invitation [MET], Jesus replied to him, “One time a man decided to prepare a large feast. He invited many people to come.
Jesus told him this picture story. He said, “An important man put on a big dinner. He asked a lot of people to come to eat that dinner with him.
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Study Notes — Luke 14:16
- Context
- Cross References
- Luke 14:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Luke 14:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 14:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 14:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Luke 14:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 14:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 14:16
- Cambridge Bible on Luke 14:16
- Barnes' Notes on Luke 14:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Luke 14:16
- Sermons on Luke 14:16
Context — The Parable of the Banquet
16But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests.
17When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ 18But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 22:2–14 | “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business. The rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged, and he sent his troops to destroy those murderers and burn their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.’ So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.” |
| 2 | Revelation 22:17 | The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely. |
| 3 | Isaiah 55:1–7 | “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant— My loving devotion promised to David. Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples. Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you will run to you. For the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, has bestowed glory on you.” Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. |
| 4 | Isaiah 25:6–7 | On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine. On this mountain He will swallow up the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; |
| 5 | Luke 14:16–24 | But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’ Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’ Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, so I cannot come.’ The servant returned and reported all this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’ ‘Sir,’ the servant replied, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’ So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. For I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet.’” |
| 6 | Revelation 3:20 | Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me. |
| 7 | Proverbs 9:1–2 | Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. |
| 8 | Song of Solomon 5:1 | I have come to my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. The Friends Eat, O friends, and drink; drink freely, O beloved. |
| 9 | Zechariah 10:7 | Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their hearts will be glad as with wine. Their children will see it and be joyful; their hearts will rejoice in the LORD. |
| 10 | Mark 16:15–16 | And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. |
Luke 14:16 Summary
In Luke 14:16, Jesus tells a parable about a great banquet that God has prepared for all people. This banquet represents the kingdom of God, where believers will feast and celebrate with Jesus (as seen in Matthew 8:11-12). Just like the guests in the parable, we are all invited to join the feast, but we must respond to the invitation and not make excuses. By accepting God's invitation, we can experience the joy and love of the kingdom of God, and we can look forward to celebrating with Jesus in the future (as seen in Revelation 19:9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the great banquet in Luke 14:16?
The great banquet represents the kingdom of God, where believers will feast and celebrate with Jesus, as seen in Luke 13:29 and Matthew 8:11-12. This banquet is a symbol of God's love and invitation to all people to come and join Him.
Who is the certain man in Luke 14:16?
The certain man is likely a representation of God the Father, who has prepared a great banquet for all people, as seen in Isaiah 25:6 and Matthew 22:2-3. This man's actions and intentions reflect God's character and love for humanity.
What is the purpose of Jesus telling this parable in Luke 14:16?
Jesus tells this parable to illustrate the kingdom of God and to emphasize the importance of responding to God's invitation, as seen in Matthew 22:1-14 and Luke 14:15. The parable also highlights the consequences of rejecting God's invitation, as seen in Matthew 21:43 and Luke 14:24.
How does this verse relate to the previous conversation in Luke 14:15?
This verse is a response to the statement made by one of the guests, 'Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.' Jesus uses the parable to expand on this idea and to emphasize the importance of responding to God's invitation to join the feast, as seen in Revelation 19:9 and Luke 14:15.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of a great banquet evoke in my heart, and how can I respond to God's invitation to join Him?
- How can I ensure that I am not making excuses for not responding to God's invitation, like the guests in the parable?
- What are some ways that I can prepare myself for the feast in the kingdom of God, and what does this mean for my daily life?
- How can I share God's invitation with others, and what role can I play in inviting people to join the feast in the kingdom of God?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be rejecting God's invitation, and how can I surrender these areas to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 14:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 14:16
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 14:16
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 14:16
Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 14:16
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 14:16
Cambridge Bible on Luke 14:16
Barnes' Notes on Luke 14:16
Whedon's Commentary on Luke 14:16
Sermons on Luke 14:16
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Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity - Part 2 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker describes a visit to a trailer park filled with worldly people, but also discovers that there are 16 Christians living there. The speaker then discusses |
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Great Street Revival and the Salvation Army by Andrew Strom | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a powerful and impactful response to the preaching of the word of God. He shares examples of people who were left in shock and |
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(Guidelines for Winning Souls) Are You a Soulwinner? by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher discusses four stages of evangelism, although he acknowledges that these stages are not explicitly mentioned in the Bible. The first stage is the examp |
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(Through the Bible) Luke 14-15 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of the prodigal son from the Bible. The younger son asks his father for his inheritance and goes to a far country where he squanders al |
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Will We Respond to the Invitation? by Vernon Helmuth | Vernon Helmuth emphasizes the importance of responding to God's invitation, drawing from the parable of the great supper in Luke 14. He highlights how many make excuses to avoid th |
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Scattered by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the church spreading the gospel and winning people to Christ. He acknowledges that some may doubt or criticize this approa |
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God's Call by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of teaching the truth of God's call to those who do not know the Lord. He acknowledges that this teaching is often not believ |







