Luke 14:23 bbe — And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the roads and the fields, and make them come in, so that my house may be…

Bible in Basic English

"And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the roads and the fields, and make them come in, so that my house may be full."

— Luke 14:23, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 14 — Context

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And another said, I have been married, and so I am not able to come.

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And the servant came back and gave his master an account of these things. Then the master of the house was angry and said to the servant, Go out quickly into the streets of the town and get the poor, the blind, and those who are broken in body.

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And the servant said, Lord, your orders have been done, and still there is room.

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And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the roads and the fields, and make them come in, so that my house may be full.

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For I say to you that not one of those who were requested to come will have a taste of my feast.

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Now a great number of people went with him.

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And turning round, he said to them, If any man comes to me, and has not hate for his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, and even for his life, he may not be my disciple.

Luke 14:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:23 say?
Luke 14:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the roads and the fields, and make them come in, so that my house may be full.”
Where is Luke 14:23 in the Bible?
Luke 14:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 23.
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 14:23.
What translation should I read Luke 14:23 in?
Luke 14:23 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 14:23?
Luke 14:23 reads (BBE): “And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the roads and the fields, and make them come in, so that my house may be full.” 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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