Luke 14:23 kjv — And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may…

King James Version

"And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled."

— Luke 14:23, King James Version

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Luke 14 — Context

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And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

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So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.

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And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.

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And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

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For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.

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And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

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If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:23 say?
Luke 14:23 in the King James Version reads: “And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”
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 (KJV): “And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.” 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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