Luke 14:23 “So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and…”

Luke 14:23

So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the master sayd to the seruaunt, Goe out into the hie wayes, and hedges, and compell them to come in, that mine house may bee filled.

Darby Translation

And the lord said to the bondman, Go out into the ways and fences and compel to come in, that my house may be filled;

Young's Literal Translation

'And the lord said unto the servant, Go forth to the ways and hedges, and constrain to come in, that my house may be filled;

Bible in Basic English

And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the roads and the fields, and make them come in, so that my house may be full.

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Cross references

“Go”

Acts 18:6 Acts 28:28 Romans 10:18 Colossians 1:23 Psalm 98:3 Isaiah 11:10

Acts 18:6 · BSB

But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

Acts 28:28 · BSB

Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”

Romans 10:18 · BSB

But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”

Colossians 1:23 · BSB

if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Psalm 98:3 · BSB

He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 11:10 · BSB

On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

“compel”

Colossians 1:28 2 Corinthians 5:11 2 Corinthians 5:20 2 Timothy 4:2 2 Corinthians 6:1 1 Corinthians 9:19–23

Colossians 1:28 · BSB

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:11 · BSB

Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.

2 Corinthians 5:20 · BSB

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

2 Timothy 4:2 · BSB

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

2 Corinthians 6:1 · BSB

As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

1 Corinthians 9:19–23 · BSB

Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22‘Sir,’ the servant replied, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’

24For I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet.’”

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