New International VersionIf so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place.
New Living TranslationThe host will come and say, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then you will be embarrassed, and you will have to take whatever seat is left at the foot of the table!
English Standard Versionand he who invited you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this person,’ and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place.
Berean Standard BibleThen the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.
Berean Literal BibleAnd the one having invited you and him, having come, will say to you, 'Give your place to this one,' and then with shame you should begin to take the last place.
King James BibleAnd 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.
New King James Versionand he who invited you and him come and say to you, ‘Give place to this man,’ and then you begin with shame to take the lowest place.
New American Standard Bibleand the one who invited you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this person,’ and then in disgrace you will proceed to occupy the last place.
NASB 1995and he who invited you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this man,’ and then in disgrace you proceed to occupy the last place.
NASB 1977and he who invited you both shall come and say to you, ‘Give place to this man,’ and then in disgrace you proceed to occupy the last place.
Legacy Standard Bibleand he who invited you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this man,’ and then in shame you proceed to occupy the last place.
Amplified Bibleand he who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this man your place,’ and then, in disgrace you proceed to take the last place.
Christian Standard BibleThe one who invited both of you may come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this man,’ and then in humiliation, you will proceed to take the lowest place.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe one who invited both of you may come and say to you, Give your place to this man,’ and then in humiliation, you will proceed to take the lowest place.
American Standard Versionand 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.
Contemporary English VersionThen the one who invited you will come and say, "Give your place to this other guest!" You will be embarrassed and will have to sit in the worst place.
English Revised Versionand 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.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen your host would say to you, 'Give this person your place.' Embarrassed, you would have to take the place of least honor.
Good News Translationand your host, who invited both of you, would have to come and say to you, 'Let him have this place.' Then you would be embarrassed and have to sit in the lowest place.
International Standard VersionThen the host who invited both of you would come to you and say, 'Give this person your place.' In disgrace, you would have to take the place of least honor.
NET BibleSo 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.
New Heart English Bibleand 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.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he that invited thee and him, shall come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
Weymouth New Testamentand the man who invited you both will come and will say to you, 'Make room for this guest,' and then you, ashamed, will move to the lowest place. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.
World English Bibleand 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who called you and him having come will say to you, Give to this one [your] place, and then you may begin to occupy the last place with shame.
Berean Literal BibleAnd the one having invited you and him, having come, will say to you, 'Give your place to this one,' and then with shame you should begin to take the last place.
Young's Literal Translation and he who did call thee and him having come shall say to thee, Give to this one place, and then thou mayest begin with shame to occupy the last place.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he having called thee and him, having come, shall say to thee, Give place to this; and then thou shalt begin with shame to take possession of the last place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd 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.
New American Bibleand the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, ‘Give your place to this man,’ and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place.
New Revised Standard Versionand the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, ‘Give this person your place,’ and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd then he who has invited you and him will come, and say to you, Give the place to him; and you will be embarrassed when you get up and take a lower seat.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“And he who invited you and him should come and say to you, 'Give the place to this man', and you will be ashamed when you stand and you take the last place.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand he that invited you and him, come and say to you, Give place to this man; and then you shall begin with shame to take the last place.
Godbey New Testamentand the one having called thee and him, having come in shall say to thee, Give place to him; and then thou shalt with shame begin to take the last place.
Haweis New Testament
and he that invited thee and him, coming say to thee, Yield this person the place; and so thou shalt begin with shame to go down to the lowest place.
Mace New Testament
and he that invited you both, should come and bid you give place to him; and you should have the disgrace of taking the lowest seat.
Weymouth New Testament
and the man who invited you both will come and will say to you, 'Make room for this guest,' and then you, ashamed, will move to the lowest place.
Worrell New Testament
and he who bade you and him, coming, shall say to you, 'Give place to this man;' and then you shall, with shame, begin to occupy the lowest place.
Worsley New Testament
and he who invited thee and him, should come and say to thee, Give place to thisperson, and then thou begin with shame to take the lowest place.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Parable of the Guests… 8“When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited. 9Thenthehost who invitedboth of youwill comeand tellyou,‘Givethis manyour seat.’Andinhumiliation,you will haveto takethelastplace.10But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.…
Cross References Matthew 23:12For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Proverbs 25:6-7Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; / for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,
James 4:10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
1 Peter 5:5-6Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” / Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.
Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Matthew 22:11-14But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. / Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ...
Luke 18:14I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Romans 12:3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
Proverbs 16:18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 11:2When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
Isaiah 2:11-12The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—
Ezekiel 21:26This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted.
1 Samuel 2:7-8The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.
Job 22:29When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly.
Treasury of Scripture And he that bade you and him come and say to you, Give this man place; and you begin with shame to take the lowest room. and thou. Esther 6:6-12 So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself? … Proverbs 3:35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. Proverbs 11:2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowlyis wisdom. Jump to Previous AshamedBadeBeginDisgraceFeastGiverGuestHostHumiliatedInvitedLowestMayestMoveOccupyProceedRoomShameJump to Next AshamedBadeBeginDisgraceFeastGiverGuestHostHumiliatedInvitedLowestMayestMoveOccupyProceedRoomShameLuke 14 1.Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;7.teaches humility;12.to feast the poor;15.under the parable of the great supper,23.shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.25.Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,31.lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;34.and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell youIn the cultural context of first-century Judea, banquets were significant social events, often reflecting one's social status. The host, typically a person of influence, had the authority to arrange seating according to social hierarchy. This phrase highlights the host's role in maintaining order and honor at the event. Biblically, the host can be seen as a representation of God, who ultimately decides the positions of honor in His kingdom. This aligns with the biblical theme of God exalting the humble and humbling the proud, as seen in James 4:10 and 1 Peter 5:6. ‘Give this man your seat.’
This command underscores the reversal of expectations, a common theme in Jesus' teachings. The act of giving up one's seat symbolizes the relinquishing of self-assumed honor. In the broader biblical narrative, it reflects the principle that true honor comes from God, not self-promotion. This is reminiscent ofProverbs 25:6-7, which advises against seeking places of honor, and is echoed in Jesus' teachings on humility and servanthood, such as inMatthew 23:12. And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.
The concept of humiliation here is tied to the social shame of being publicly demoted. In the honor-shame culture of the time, such an event would be deeply embarrassing. This phrase serves as a warning against pride and self-exaltation. Theologically, it illustrates the kingdom principle that the last shall be first, and the first shall be last, as stated inMatthew 20:16. It also points to the humility of Christ, who took the lowest place by becoming a servant, as described inPhilippians 2:5-8. This serves as a model for believers to follow in their own lives. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe speaker of the parable, teaching about humility and the Kingdom of God. 2. The HostRepresents God or a person of authority who invites guests to a banquet. 3. The GuestSymbolizes individuals who may overestimate their importance or status. 4. The BanquetA metaphor for the Kingdom of God or a social gathering where status is observed. 5. The Last PlaceRepresents humility and the consequences of pride. Teaching Points Humility Over PrideJesus emphasizes the importance of humility. In social and spiritual contexts, we should not assume positions of honor but wait to be invited. God's Perspective on StatusEarthly status and recognition are fleeting. True honor comes from God, who sees the heart and rewards humility. The Danger of Self-ExaltationSeeking to elevate oneself can lead to public embarrassment and spiritual downfall. We should trust God to place us where He sees fit. The Role of the HostJust as the host in the parable has the authority to assign seats, God has the ultimate authority to determine our place in His Kingdom. Practical HumilityIn daily life, practice humility by serving others, listening more than speaking, and valuing others' contributions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Luke 14:9?
2.How does Luke 14:9 teach humility in social and spiritual settings?
3.What does "give your place to this man" reveal about pride's consequences?
4.How can we apply Luke 14:9 to our daily interactions with others?
5.Compare Luke 14:9 with Proverbs 25:6-7 on humility and honor.
6.How does Luke 14:9 challenge our understanding of self-worth and recognition?
7.What does Luke 14:9 teach about humility and social status?
8.How does Luke 14:9 challenge our understanding of honor and shame?
9.What historical context influences the message of Luke 14:9?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 14?
11.What is the study of angels called?
12.Did Herod think that Jesus was John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:2; Mark 6:16) No (Luke 9:9)
13.Luke 14:31-32: Does Jesus' warfare analogy conflict with other passages (e.g., Matthew 5:9) advocating peace?
14.Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)What Does Luke 14:9 Mean Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell youJesus pictures a banquet with a clear chain of authority. The host—not the guest—decides where everyone belongs. • “Then” shows cause and effect. Pride in v. 8 triggers correction in v. 9. • The host represents God, whose eyes “observe the sons of men” (Psalm 11:4). He sees what guests cannot hide. • Personal involvement (“will come”) highlights how the Lord Himself intervenes. At the judgment seat of Christ “each of us will give an account of himself to God” (Romans 14:12). • By addressing “both of you,” Jesus reminds us that God judges impartially (Acts 10:34). •Proverbs 25:6-7 foreshadows this scene: “Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king… it is better that he says to you, ‘Come up here!’”
Give this man your seat.The command is public, pointed, and irreversible. • Reassignment makes clear that honor is a gift, never a right. Jesus told James and John, “to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant” (Matthew 20:23). • Honor flows toward the humble. “Outdo yourselves in honoring one another” (Romans 12:10) keeps the peace at any table. • God delights to elevate the overlooked. Haman’s downfall before Mordecai (Esther 6) illustrates how swiftly seats can change. • The phrase underscores the gospel’s great reversal: “Some who are last will be first” (Luke 13:30).
And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.Pride’s fruit is shame, not splendor. • The demotion is “in humiliation,” a painful lesson echoingProverbs 29:23—“A man’s pride will bring him low.” • The last place is still inside the banquet hall, yet far from honor. It previews Jesus’ warning: “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled” (Luke 14:11; alsoMatthew 23:12;Luke 18:14). • Christ Himself modeled voluntary humility (Philippians 2:5-8). When believers embrace His mindset, no earthly loss of status can sting for long. • God promises a turnaround for the contrite: “Humble yourselves… that He may exalt you in due time” (1 Peter 5:6).
summaryLuke 14:9 literally describes a proud guest being shifted from the best seat to the lowest. Spiritually it warns that God, the true Host, will publicly humble the self-exalting and honor the meek. Better to choose humble service now than be forced into it later. (9) And thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.--At first sight the words seem to suggest lower motives than those by which the disciples of Christ should regulate their lives--an artificial and calculating rather than a real humility. Three explanations may be given of what is a very real difficulty--(1) That all precepts bearing directly upon social ethics start naturally, as in the Book of Proverbs (from which the form of the teaching is, indeed, directly derived, comp. Proverbs 25:6-7), from the prudential rather than the spiritual view of life. (2) That there is in this counsel an adaptation of teaching that, left to itself, would have been higher, to the weaknesses of those who listened; a method, that as we have noted elsewhere, can hardly be defined in strictly accurate language, but, in its merely human aspects, might be regarded as involving some tinge of grave and solemn irony. From their own point of view even, they were grasping at the shadow and losing the substance, poor as that substance was. Their restless vanity was suicidal. (3) There is the deep ethical truth that every victory obtained, even under the influence of a lower motive, over a dominant weakness or strong temptation, strengthens the habit of self-control, and that the power thus developed tends in the nature of things to go on to further and yet further victories.
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Greek Thenκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.host who invitedκαλέσας(kalesas)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2564:(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.both of youσὲ(se)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.will comeἐλθὼν(elthōn)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2064:To come, go.[and] tellἐρεῖ(erei)Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2046:Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.you,σοι(soi)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.‘GiveΔὸς(Dos)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1325:To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.this manτούτῳ(toutō)Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.[your] seat.’τόπον(topon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5117:Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.Andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.inμετὰ(meta)Preposition
Strong's 3326:(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.humiliation,αἰσχύνης(aischynēs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 152:Shame, shamefacedness, shameful deeds. From aischunomai; shame or disgrace.you will haveἄρξῃ(arxē)Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 756:To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.to takeκατέχειν(katechein)Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2722:From kata and echo; to hold down, in various applications.theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.lastἔσχατον(eschaton)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2078:Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.place.τόπον(topon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5117:Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.
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