New International Version “’Sir,’ the servant said, ‘what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.’ New Living Translation After the servant had done this, he reported, ‘There is still room for more.’ English Standard Version And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ Berean Standard Bible ‘Sir,’ the servant replied, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’ Berean Literal Bible And the servant said, ‘Lord, what you commanded has been done, and there is still room.’ King James Bible And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. New King James Version And the servant said, ‘Master, it is done as you commanded, and still there is room.’ New American Standard Bible And later the slave said, ‘Master, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ NASB 1995 “And the slave said, ‘Master, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ NASB 1977 “And the slave said, ‘Master, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ Legacy Standard Bible And the slave said, ‘Master, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ Amplified Bible And the servant [after returning] said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ Berean Annotated Bible ‘Sir {Kyrie}, the servant {doulos} replied, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there is still room. Christian Standard Bible “ ‘Master,’ the servant said, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there’s still room.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible “Master,’ the slave said, what you ordered has been done, and there’s still room.’ American Standard Version And the servant said, Lord, what thou didst command is done, and yet there is room. Contemporary English Version When the servant returned, he said, "Master, I've done what you told me, and there is still plenty of room for more people." English Revised Version And the servant said, Lord, what thou didst command is done, and yet there is room. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The servant said, 'Sir, what you've ordered has been done. But there is still room for more people.' Good News Translation Soon the servant said, 'Your order has been carried out, sir, but there is room for more.' International Standard Version The servant said, 'Sir, what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.' NET Bible Then the slave said, 'Sir, what you instructed has been done, and there is still room.' New Heart English Bible "The servant said, 'Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.' Webster's Bible Translation And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. Weymouth New Testament "Soon the servant reported the result, saying, "'Sir, what you ordered is done, and there is room still.' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible‘Sir,’ the servant replied, ‘it has been done as you ordered, and there is still room.’ World English Bible “The servant said, ‘Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the servant said, Lord, it has been done as you commanded, and still there is room. Berean Literal Bible And the servant said, ‘Lord, what you commanded has been done, and there is still room.’ Young's Literal Translation 'And the servant said, Sir, it hath been done as thou didst command, and still there is room. Smith's Literal Translation And the servant said, Lord, it has been done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the servant said: Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. Catholic Public Domain Version And the servant said: ‘It has been done, just as you ordered, lord, and there is still room.’ New American Bible The servant reported, ‘Sir, your orders have been carried out and still there is room.’ New Revised Standard Version And the slave said, ‘Sir, what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the servant said, My Lord, it has been done as you commanded, and yet there is more room. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And the servant said, 'My lord, it is as you ordered, and still there is room.' “ NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the servant said, Lord, it is done as you commanded, and yet there is room. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And the servant said, Sir, it is done as thou orderedst, and yet there is room. Mace New Testament at length the servant said, sir, your orders have been executed, and still there is room. Weymouth New Testament "Soon the servant reported the result, saying, "'Sir, what you ordered is done, and there is room still.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Parable of the Banquet…21The servant returned and reported all this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’ 22‘Sir,’ the servant replied, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’ 23So 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.… Cross References ‘Sir,’ the servant replied, Luke 19:16 The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.’ Matthew 25:20 The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’ Matthew 25:22 The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. See, I have gained two more.’ ‘what you ordered has been done, 1 Samuel 15:13 When Samuel reached him, Saul said to him, “May the LORD bless you. I have carried out the LORD’s instructions.” John 17:4 I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do. John 4:34 Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. and there is still room.’ Matthew 22:9-10 Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.’ / So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. John 14:2 In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? Luke 13:29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. Matthew 22:8-10 Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited were not worthy. / Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.’ / So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. Isaiah 55:1-3 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. Revelation 19:9 Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Matthew 22:2-4 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ Romans 11:25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. Acts 13:46-48 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. / For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” / When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. Isaiah 45:22 Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Treasury of Scripture And the servant said, Lord, it is done as you have commanded, and yet there is room. it is. Acts 1:1-9:43 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, … and yet. Psalm 103:6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. Psalm 130:7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Jump to Previous Bondman Command Commanded Master Ordered Orders Reported Result Room Servant Sir Slave SoonJump to Next Bondman Command Commanded Master Ordered Orders Reported Result Room Servant Sir Slave SoonLuke 14 1. Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;7. teaches humility; 12. to feast the poor; 15. under the parable of the great supper, 23. shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven. 25. Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand, 31. lest with shame they revolt from him afterward; 34. and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor. ‘Sir,’ the servant replied, The servant reports to his master with the respect expected of a household servant. He represents those entrusted with carrying out the master’s command. Luk 19:16 The first servant came forward and said,… ‘what you ordered has been done, The invitations to the poor, crippled, blind, and lame have been extended as commanded. The servant’s obedience contrasts with the earlier guests who refused the master’s invitation. 1Sa 15:13 When Samuel reached him, Saul said to him,… and there is still room.’ The banquet has not reached its full number. The master’s provision is abundant, and his invitation continues beyond those first gathered, anticipating the widening call to all who will come. Mat 22:9-10 Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet… Persons / Places / Events 1. The MasterRepresents God, who is hosting the great banquet and desires for His house to be filled. 2. The Servant Symbolizes the messengers of God, such as prophets, apostles, and modern-day believers, who are tasked with inviting people to God's kingdom. 3. The Banquet A metaphor for the Kingdom of God, illustrating the abundance and inclusivity of God's invitation to salvation. 4. The Invited Guests Initially, these were the Jewish people, God's chosen ones, who were first invited to the Kingdom. 5. The Remaining Room Indicates the openness and expansiveness of God's grace, showing that there is still opportunity for others to enter the Kingdom. Teaching Points God's Invitation is Open to AllThe parable teaches that God's invitation to His Kingdom is not limited to a specific group but is extended to all who will accept it. Urgency in Evangelism Just as the servant was tasked with inviting more guests, believers today are called to actively share the Gospel, knowing there is still room in God's Kingdom. The Abundance of God's Grace The fact that there is "still room" highlights the limitless nature of God's grace and mercy, encouraging believers to trust in His provision. Rejection and Acceptance The initial rejection by some invitees serves as a warning against complacency and a reminder to respond to God's call with urgency and sincerity. Inclusivity of the Gospel The parable underscores the inclusivity of the Gospel message, breaking down barriers and inviting people from all walks of life to partake in God's Kingdom. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:22?2. How does Luke 14:22 illustrate God's invitation to His kingdom? 3. What does the servant's report in Luke 14:22 teach about obedience? 4. How can we apply the servant's diligence in Luke 14:22 to our lives? 5. What other scriptures emphasize God's desire for His house to be filled? 6. How can we actively participate in fulfilling God's invitation in Luke 14:22? 7. What does Luke 14:22 reveal about God's invitation to His kingdom? 8. How does Luke 14:22 challenge our understanding of divine grace? 9. What historical context influences the interpretation of Luke 14:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 14? (22) It is done as thou hast commanded.--Literally, What thou didst command is come to pass.Verse 22. - And the servant maid, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. While these words are necessary to complete the picture, still in them we have a hint of the vast size of the kingdom of God. The realms of the blessed are practically boundless. Here, again, in the first instance, there was a Jewish instruction intended to correct the false current notion that that kingdom was narrow in extent, and intended to be confined to the chosen race of Israel. It is very different in the Lord's picture. Luke 14:22 shows a respectful servant reporting complete obedience while revealing God’s generous heart. The authority of the Master is honored, the servant’s accountability is clear, the task assigned has been faithfully carried out, and yet the invitation remains open because the kingdom still has room. God’s house is not full until every seat is taken, and He calls His servants—then and now—to keep inviting until it is. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ‘Sir,’Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. servant δοῦλος (doulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. replied, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘what ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. you ordered ἐπέταξας (epetaxas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2004: To give order, command, charge. From epi and tasso; to arrange upon, i.e. Order. has been done, γέγονεν (gegonen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. there is ἐστίν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. still ἔτι (eti) Adverb Strong's 2089: (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still. room.’ τόπος (topos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. Additonal Resources Luke 14:22 Blue Letter BibleLuke 14:22 Bible Gateway Luke 14:22 Bible.com Luke 14:22 NIV |
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