Luke 14:17

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.’

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Berean Standard Bible
When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’
American Standard Version (1901)
and he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
Bible in Basic English
And when the time had come, he sent his servants to say to them, Come, for all things are now ready.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And he sent his servant at the hour of supper to say to them that were invited, that they should come, for now all things are ready.
Free Bible Version
“When it was time to eat he sent his servant out to tell everyone who had been invited, ‘Come, because the banquet's ready.’
Geneva Bible 1599
And sent his seruant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come: for all things are nowe readie.
King James (Authorized) Version
And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
One Unity Resource Bible
He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, ‘Come, for everything is ready now.’
Translation for Translators
When it was the day for the feast, he sent his servant to tell those who had been {whom he had} invited, ‘Come now because everything is ready!’
Unlocked Literal Bible
When the dinner was prepared, he sent his servant to say to those who were invited, 'Come, because everything is now ready.'
Noah Webster Bible
And sent his servant at supper-time, to say to them that were invited, Come, for all things are now ready.
World English Bible
He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, ‘Come, for everything is ready now.’
Young's Literal Translation
and he sent his servant at the hour of the supper to say to those having been called, Be coming, because now are all things ready.