Luke 14:23 nasb — "And the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so that…

NASB

""And the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so that my house may be filled."

— Luke 14:23, NASB

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Luke 14 — Context

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"Another one said, 'I have married a wife, and for that reason I cannot come.'

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"And the slave came back and reported this to his master. Then the head of the household became angry and said to his slave, 'Go out at once into the streets and lanes of the city and bring in here the poor and crippled and blind and lame.'

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"And the slave said, 'Master, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.'

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"And the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so that my house may be filled.

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'For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste of my dinner.'"

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Now large crowds were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them,

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"If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.

Luke 14:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 14:23 say?
Luke 14:23 in the NASB reads: “"And the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so 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 (NASB): “"And the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so 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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