Luke 14:10

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

But 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.

WEB

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.

YLT

‘But, when thou mayest be called, having gone on, recline in the last place, that when he who called thee may come, he may say to thee, Friend, come up higher; then thou shalt have glory before those reclining with thee;

F.O.G Original

(10) Rather, when you’re invited, go reclining into the last place, so that whenever the one inviting you comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend! Go up higher!’ At that time you will have honour before all reclined at table with you.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

¹⁰Instead, when you’re invited, go and take the least important seat. Then your host will come and say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ This will bring you honor in front of all the other guests.