Catholic Public Domain Version
"And then he who called both you and him, approaching, may say to you, ‘Give this place to him.’ And then you would begin, with shame, to take the last place. "
— Luke 14:9, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.”
“and he that bade thee and him shall come and say to thee, Give this man place; and then thou shalt begin with shame to take the lowest place. ”
“and he who invited both of you would come and tell you, 'Make room for this person.' Then you would begin, with shame, to take the lowest place.”
“So the host who invited both of you will come and say to you,‘Give this man your place.’ Then, ashamed, you will begin to move to the least important place.”
“And he that invited thee and him, come and say to thee: Give this man place. And then thou begin with shame to take the lowest place.”
“And then the giver of the feast will come to you and say, Give your place to this man; and you, with shame, will have to take the lowest seat.”
“And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.”
And they were unable to respond to him about these things.
Then he also told a parable, to those who were invited, noticing how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:
“When you are invited to a wedding, do not sit down in the first place, lest perhaps someone more honored than yourself may have been invited by him.
And then he who called both you and him, approaching, may say to you, ‘Give this place to him.’ And then you would begin, with shame, to take the last place.
But when you are invited, go, sit down in the lowest place, so that, when he who invited you arrives, he may say to you, ‘Friend, go up higher.’ Then you will have glory in the sight of those who sit at table together with you.
For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.”
Then he also said to the one who had invited him: “When you prepare a lunch or dinner, do not choose to call your friends, or your brothers, or your relatives, or your wealthy neighbors, lest perhaps they might then invite you in return and repayment would made to you.