Lukas 14:7

On Seeking Seats of Honor

14:7 Then ¹  when Jesus ²  noticed how the guests ³  chose the places of honor, ⁴  he told them a parable. He said to them,

Lukas 18:1

Prayer and the Parable of the Persistent Widow

18:1 Then ⁵  Jesus ⁶  told them a parable to show them they should always ⁷  pray and not lose heart. ⁸ 

[14:7]  ¹ tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

[14:7]  ² tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[14:7]  ³ tn Grk “those who were invited.”

[14:7]  ⁴ tn Or “the best places.” The “places of honor” at the meal would be those closest to the host.

[18:1]  ⁵ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

[18:1]  ⁶ tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[18:1]  ⁷ tn Or “should pray at all times” (L&N 67.88).

[18:1]  ⁸ sn This is one of the few parables that comes with an explanation at the start: …they should always pray and not lose heart. It is part of Luke’s goal in encouraging Theophilus (1:4).