Luke 14:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 14:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 14:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 14:17 — KJV
“And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.”
— Luke 14:17 (KJV)
Luke 14:17 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 14:17
“Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:17: sent, servant, say
“And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, Now when this letter is come unto thee, behold, I have therewith sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover him of his leprosy.”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:17: sent, servant, say
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:17: servant, say, come
“And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:17: sent, servant, say
“As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him. this time: Heb. to day”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:17: time, bidden, come
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