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.
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Gill's Exposition
But when thou art bidden,.... To an entertainment, and the time is come,
go and sit down in the lowest room: place thyself at the lower end of the table, or in the most inferior seat; which will…
Art bidden - Are invited. To a wedding - A wedding was commonly attended with a feast or banquet. The highest room - The seat at the table nearest the head. A more honourable man - A more aged man, or…
Our Lord Jesus here sets us an example of profitable edifying discourse at our tables, when we are in company with our friends. We find that when he had none but his disciples, who were his own…
Cambridge Bible
thou begin with shame to take the lowest room If, by the time that the guests are seated, it be found that some one has thrust himself into too high a position for his rank, when he is removed he will…
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