Luke 14:23

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Compel

General references

Proverbs 8:3

Matthew 22:9

Luke 24:29

Bible References

Compel

But they urged Him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is getting toward evening, and the day is now nearly over.” So He went in to stay with them.

And he said, “Now behold, my lords, please turn aside into your servant’s house, and spend the night, and wash your feet; then you may rise early and go on your way.” They said however, “No, but we shall spend the night in the square.”

Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power;

In holy array, from the womb of the dawn,

Your youth are to You as the dew.

And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.

But I am speaking to you who are Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle of Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more.

Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.

And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain—

We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man

complete in Christ.

preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.

General references

Beside the gates, at the opening to the city,
At the entrance of the doors, she cries out:

Go therefore to the main highways, and as many as you find there, invite to the wedding feast.’

But they urged Him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is getting toward evening, and the day is now nearly over.” So He went in to stay with them.