Luke 14:7-11

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Luke 14:7 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
2. Luke 14:7 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3. Luke 14:7 tn Grk “those who were invited.”
4. Luke 14:7 tn Or “the best places.” The “places of honor” at the meal would be those closest to the host.
5. Luke 14:8 tn Or “banquet.” This may not refer only to a wedding feast, because this term can have broader sense (note the usage in Esth 2:18; 9:22 LXX). However, this difference does not affect the point of the parable.
6. Luke 14:8 tn Grk “do not recline in the place of honor.” 1st century middle eastern meals were not eaten while sitting at a table, but while reclining on one’s side on the floor with the head closest to the low table and the feet farthest away.
7. Luke 14:8 tn Grk “by him”; the referent (the host) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
8. Luke 14:9 tn Grk “host, and.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate this action is a result of the situation described in the previous verse. Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.
9. Luke 14:9 tn Or “then in disgrace”; Grk “with shame.” In this culture avoiding shame was important.
10. Luke 14:9 tn Grk “lowest place” (also in the repetition of the phrase in the next verse).
11. Luke 14:10 tn Grk “the one who invited you.”
12. Luke 14:10 tn Grk “Go up higher.” This means to move to a more important place.
13. Luke 14:11 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast present in this context, which involves the reversal of expected roles.
14. Luke 14:11 sn The point of the statement the one who humbles himself will be exalted is humility and the reversal imagery used to underline it is common: Luke 1:52-53; 6:21; 10:15; 18:14.