Luke 14:16 cpdv — So he said to him: “A certain man prepared a great feast, and he invited many.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So he said to him: “A certain man prepared a great feast, and he invited many. "

— Luke 14:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 14 — Context

13

But when you prepare a feast, call the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind.

14

And you will be blessed because they do not have a way to repay you. So then, your recompense will be in the resurrection of the just.”

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When someone sitting at table with him had heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is he who will eat bread in the kingdom of God.”

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So he said to him: “A certain man prepared a great feast, and he invited many.

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And he sent his servant, at the hour of the feast, to tell the invited to come; for now everything was ready.

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And at once they all began to make excuses. The first said to him: ‘I bought a farm, and I need to go out and see it. I ask you to excuse me.’

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And another said: ‘I bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to examine them. I ask you to excuse me.’

Luke 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 14:16 say?
Luke 14:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So he said to him: “A certain man prepared a great feast, and he invited many. ”
Where is Luke 14:16 in the Bible?
Luke 14:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 16.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 14:16.
What translation should I read Luke 14:16 in?
Luke 14:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 14:16?
Luke 14:16 reads (CPDV): “So he said to him: “A certain man prepared a great feast, and he invited many. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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