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Luke 14:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The servant came back and said, 'Sir, I did exactly what you asked me to do, but there's still space for more people.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

There's always room for more at God's table.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells the Parable of the Great Banquet during his ministry to teach about the Kingdom of God, using everyday cultural practices like hosting feasts to convey spiritual truths. A wealthy man invites guests to a lavish dinner, but they make excuses and decline, leading him to send his servant to invite the poor, crippled, blind, and outcasts from the streets instead. The servant's report in this verse highlights the abundance of God's invitation, showing that even after gathering the marginalized, there is still room, symbolizing the inclusive nature of divine grace.

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