Luke 14:10

"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."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes humility and the importance of taking a lowly position in social settings, even when invited to sit at a high seat. It encourages believers to willingly occupy the least desirable places, allowing others to elevate them, which mirrors Christ's own humbling action on the cross.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. The lowest room. The lowest seat at the table; showing that you are not desirous of distinctions, or greedy of that honour which may properly belong to you. Shalt have worship. The word worship here means honour. They who are sitting with you shall treat you with respect. They will learn your rank by your being invited nearer to the head of the table, and it will be better to learn it thus than by putting yourself forward. They will do you honour because you have shown a humble spirit. __________________________________________________________________

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