Luke 14:10

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

'But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited you comes, he may say to you, Friend, go up higher: then you will have honor in the presence of those who sit at the table with you.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G235} when{G3752} thou art bidden,{G2564} go{G4198} and sit down{G377} in{G1519} the lowest{G2078} place;{G5117} that{G2443} when{G3752} he that hath bidden{G2564} thee{G4571} cometh,{G2064} he may say{G2036} to thee,{G4671} Friend,{G5384} go up{G4320} higher:{G511} then{G5119} shalt{G2071} thou{G4671} have glory{G1391} in the presence{G1799} of all that{G3588} sit at meat with{G4873} thee.{G4671}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G235} when{G3752} thou art bidden{G2564}{(G5686)}, go{G4198}{(G5679)} and sit down{G377}{(G5657)} in{G1519} the lowest{G2078} room{G5117}; that{G2443} when{G3752} he that bade{G2564}{(G5761)} thee{G4571} cometh{G2064}{(G5632)}, he may say{G2036}{(G5632)} unto thee{G4671}, Friend{G5384}, go up{G4320}{(G5628)} higher{G511}: then{G5119} shalt thou{G4671} have{G2071}{(G5704)} worship{G1391} in the presence{G1799} of them that sit at meat{G4873}{(G5740)} with thee{G4671}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    But rather when thou arte bidden goo and syt in the lowest roume that when he that bade the cometh he maye saye vnto the: frende syt vp hyer. Then shalt thou have worshippe in the presence of them that syt at meate with the.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But rather wha thou art bydde, go and syt in ye lowest rowme, that wha he that bade the, cometh, he maye saye vnto the: Frende, syt vp hyer: then shalt thou haue worshipe in the presence of them that syt at the table.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But when thou art bidden, goe and sit downe in the lowest roome, that when he that bade thee, cometh, he may say vnto thee, Friende, sit vp hier: then shalt thou haue worship in the presence of them that sit at table with thee.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But when thou art bydden, go and syt in the lowest rowme, that when he that bad thee cometh, he may say vnto thee, friende syt vp hyer: Then shalt thou haue worshyppe in the presence of them that syt at meate with thee.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, 'Friend, move up higher.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `But, when thou mayest be called, having gone on, recline in the last place, that when he who called thee may come, he may say to thee, Friend, come up higher; then thou shalt have glory before those reclining with thee;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he that hath bidden thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have glory in the presence of all that sit at meat with thee.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he that hath bidden thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have glory in the presence of all that sit at meat with thee.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But when you come, go and take the lowest seat, so that when the giver of the feast comes, he may say to you, Friend, come up higher; and then you will have honour in the eyes of all the others who are there.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, 'Friend, move up higher.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But when you are invited, go and take the least important place, so that when your host approaches he will say to you,‘Friend, move up here to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who share the meal with you.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 25:6-7 : 6 Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great. 7 For it is better to be told, 'Come up here,' than to be humiliated in the presence of a nobleman whom your eyes have seen.
  • Isa 60:14 : 14 The children of those who oppressed you will come and bow down before you; all who despised you will bow at your feet. They will call you the City of the Lord, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
  • Rev 3:9 : 9 Look, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are not—they are liars—come and bow down before your feet, and they will know that I have loved you.
  • 1 Sam 15:17 : 17 Samuel said, 'Although you were small in your own eyes, were you not made the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel.'
  • Prov 15:33 : 33 The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Luke 14:7-9
    3 verses
    92%

    7 When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them this parable:

    8 'When you are invited to a wedding feast, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by the host.'

    9 'Then the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ And humiliated, you will have to take the least important place.'

  • Luke 14:11-17
    7 verses
    86%

    11 'For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.'

    12 Then Jesus said to the one who had invited him, 'When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers, your relatives, or your rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you back, and you will be repaid.'

    13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.

    14 And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.

    15 When one of those reclining at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, 'Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.'

    16 Jesus replied, 'A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests.'

    17 At the time of the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’

  • Matt 23:11-12
    2 verses
    78%

    11 The greatest among you will be your servant.

    12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

  • Prov 25:6-7
    2 verses
    77%

    6 Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great.

    7 For it is better to be told, 'Come up here,' than to be humiliated in the presence of a nobleman whom your eyes have seen.

  • Luke 22:26-27
    2 verses
    76%

    26 But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves.

    27 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 the one who serves.

  • Luke 18:14
    75%

    14 'I tell you that this man went home justified before God rather than the other. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.'

  • Jas 2:3
    74%

    3 If you show special attention to the one wearing fine clothing and say, 'Here is a good seat for you,' but tell the poor man, 'You stand there,' or 'Sit here by my footstool,'

  • Jas 4:10
    74%

    10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

  • Luke 14:21-24
    4 verses
    73%

    21 The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’

    22 ‘Sir,’ the servant said, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’

    23 Then 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.’

    24 I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet.

  • Luke 17:7-8
    2 verses
    73%

    7 Which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he comes in from the field, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?

    8 Instead, won't he say to him, ‘Prepare my dinner, make yourself ready and serve me while I eat and drink; after that, you may eat and drink’?

  • Mark 9:35
    72%

    35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, 'If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.'

  • Mark 12:39
    72%

    39 and the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.

  • Luke 13:29-30
    2 verses
    71%

    29 People will come from the east, west, north, and south, and they will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God.

    30 Indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.

  • Matt 22:11-12
    2 verses
    71%

    11 But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.

    12 He said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' The man was speechless.

  • Matt 23:6
    71%

    6 They love the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues,

  • Jas 1:9
    71%

    9 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,

  • Mark 10:31
    70%

    31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.'

  • Mark 10:43-44
    2 verses
    70%

    43 'But it shall not be so among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,'

    44 'and whoever wants to be first must be a slave to all.'

  • Prov 12:9
    70%

    9 Better to be lowly and have a servant than to act important and have no food.

  • Luke 10:15
    70%

    15 And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades.

  • Eccl 10:6
    70%

    6 Foolishness is set in high places, while the rich sit in lowly positions.

  • Luke 11:37
    69%

    37 While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table.

  • Mark 14:14
    69%

    14 Wherever he enters, say to the owner of the house, 'The Teacher says, Where is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?'

  • Luke 12:37
    69%

    37 Blessed are those servants whom the master finds watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, have them recline at the table, and will come to wait on them.

  • Matt 8:11
    69%

    11 I tell you, many will come from the east and the west and will recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.

  • Luke 11:6
    69%

    6 because a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to offer him.”

  • Matt 20:16
    69%

    16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last. For many are called, but few are chosen.

  • Luke 1:52
    68%

    52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones and exalted the humble.

  • Luke 22:30
    68%

    30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

  • Matt 22:8
    68%

    8 Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding banquet is ready, but those invited were not worthy.'

  • Mark 10:37
    68%

    37 They replied, 'Let one of us sit at your right hand and the other at your left in your glory.'

  • Rom 12:16
    68%

    16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.