Luke 14:1
American King James And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching him.
King James And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.
World English Bible When he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, they were watching him.
Luke 14:2
American King James And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.
American Standard Version And behold, there was before him a certain man that had the dropsy.
King James And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.
World English Bible Behold, a certain man who had dropsy was in front of him.
Luke 14:3
American King James And Jesus answering spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?
American Standard Version And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not?
King James And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?
World English Bible Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”
Luke 14:4
American King James And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;
American Standard Version But they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go.
King James And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;
World English Bible But they were silent. He took him, and healed him, and let him go.
Luke 14:5
American King James And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a well, and will not straightway draw him up on a sabbath day?
King James And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
World English Bible He answered them, “Which of you, if your son or an ox fell into a well, wouldn’t immediately pull him out on a Sabbath day?”
Luke 14:6
American King James And they could not answer him again to these things.
American Standard Version And they could not answer again unto these things.
King James And they could not answer him again to these things.
World English Bible They couldn’t answer him regarding these things.
Luke 14:7
American King James And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying to them.
American Standard Version And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,
King James And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.
World English Bible He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them,
Luke 14:8
American King James When you are bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honorable man than you be bidden of him;
American Standard Version When thou art bidden of any man to a marriage feast, sit not down in the chief seat; lest haply a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him,
King James When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
World English Bible “When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, don’t sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him,
Luke 14:9
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Luke 14:10
American King James But when you are bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade you comes, he may say to you, Friend, go up higher: then shall you have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with you.
American Standard Version But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he that hath bidden thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have glory in the presence of all that sit at meat with thee.
King James But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
World English Bible But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you.
Luke 14:11
American King James For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
American Standard Version For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
King James For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
World English Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
Luke 14:12
American King James Then said he also to him that bade him, When you make a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brothers, neither your kinsmen, nor your rich neighbors; lest they also bid you again, and a recompense be made you.
American Standard Version And he said to him also that had bidden him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest haply they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee.
King James Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
World English Bible He also said to the one who had invited him, “When you make a dinner or a supper, don’t call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back.
Luke 14:13
American King James But when you make a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
American Standard Version But when thou makest a feast, bid the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
King James But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
World English Bible But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the lame, or the blind;
Luke 14:14
American King James And you shall be blessed; for they cannot recompense you: for you shall be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
American Standard Version and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not `wherewith' to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just.
King James And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
World English Bible and you will be blessed, because they don’t have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous.”
Luke 14:15
American King James And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said to him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
American Standard Version And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
King James And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
World English Bible When one of those who sat at the table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is he who will feast in God’s Kingdom!”
Luke 14:16
American King James Then said he to him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
American Standard Version But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many:
King James Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
World English Bible But he said to him, “A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people.
Luke 14:17
American King James And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
American Standard Version and he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for `all' things are now ready.
King James And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
World English Bible He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, ‘Come, for everything is ready now.’
Luke 14:18
American King James And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray you have me excused.
American Standard Version And they all with one `consent' began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused.
King James And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
World English Bible They all as one began to make excuses. “The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please have me excused.’
Luke 14:19
American King James And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray you have me excused.
American Standard Version And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused.
King James And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
World English Bible “Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. Please have me excused.’
Luke 14:20
American King James And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
American Standard Version And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
King James And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
World English Bible “Another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I can’t come.’
Luke 14:21
American King James So that servant came, and showed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.
American Standard Version And the servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor and maimed and blind and lame.
King James So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.
World English Bible “That servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor, maimed, blind, and lame.’
Luke 14:22
American King James And the servant said, Lord, it is done as you have commanded, and yet there is room.
American Standard Version And the servant said, Lord, what thou didst command is done, and yet there is room.
King James And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
World English Bible “The servant said, ‘Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.’
Luke 14:23
American King James And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
American Standard Version And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and constrain `them' to come in, that my house may be filled.
King James And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
World English Bible “The lord said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
Luke 14:24
American King James For I say to you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
American Standard Version For I say unto you, that none of those men that were bidden shall taste of my supper.
King James For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
World English Bible For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper.’”
Luke 14:25
American King James And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said to them,
American Standard Version Now there went with him great multitudes: and he turned, and said unto them,
King James And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,
World English Bible Now great multitudes were going with him. He turned and said to them,
Luke 14:26
American King James If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
American Standard Version If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
King James If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
World English Bible “If anyone comes to me, and doesn’t disregard his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can’t be my disciple.
Luke 14:27
American King James And whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
American Standard Version Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
King James And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
World English Bible Whoever doesn’t bear his own cross and come after me, can’t be my disciple.
Luke 14:28
American King James For which of you, intending to build a tower, sits not down first, and counts the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
American Standard Version For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have `wherewith' to complete it?
King James For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
World English Bible For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?
Luke 14:29
American King James Lest haply, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
American Standard Version Lest haply, when he hath laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all that behold begin to mock him,
King James Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
World English Bible Or perhaps, when he has laid a foundation and isn’t able to finish, everyone who sees begins to mock him,
Luke 14:30
American King James Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
American Standard Version saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
King James Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
World English Bible saying, ‘This man began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’
Luke 14:31
American King James Or what king, going to make war against another king, sits not down first, and consults whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that comes against him with twenty thousand?
American Standard Version Or what king, as he goeth to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
King James Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
World English Bible Or what king, as he goes to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?
Luke 14:32
American King James Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an ambassador, and desires conditions of peace.
American Standard Version Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace.
King James Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
World English Bible Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy and asks for conditions of peace.
Luke 14:33
American King James So likewise, whoever he be of you that forsakes not all that he has, he cannot be my disciple.
American Standard Version So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
King James So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
World English Bible So therefore, whoever of you who doesn’t renounce all that he has, he can’t be my disciple.
Luke 14:34
American King James Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his flavor, with which shall it be seasoned?
American Standard Version Salt therefore is good: but if even the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
King James Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
World English Bible “Salt is good, but if the salt becomes flat and tasteless, with what do you season it?
Luke 14:35
American King James It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that has ears to hear, let him hear.
American Standard Version It is fit neither for the land nor for the dunghill: `men' cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
King James It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
World English Bible It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”