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

They persuaded him not to go saying, Abide with us. It is nearly evening and the day is almost gone. He stayed with them.

My lords, he said, come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may get up in the morning as early as you like and be on your way again. Oh no, they said, We will spend the night out here in the city square.

Your people will volunteer in the day of your power. Your young people will come to you in holy splendor like dew from the womb of the dawn (in the early morning).

When she and her household were baptized she came to us saying, If you judge me to be faithful to God, come to my house, and stay there. She absolutely insisted that we come.

I speak to you people of the nations. For I am the apostle to the nations and I glorify (honor) (praise) (celebrate) my ministry.

For, though I am free from all persons, yet I have made myself a servant to all, that I might gain more.

We know what it means to respect the Lord so we persuade others. God knows us and I hope that you know us in your hearts (consciences).

Working together with him we plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain (to no purpose) (in emptiness).

We preach Christ to everyone. With all possible wisdom we warn and teach them in order to bring each one to God as a mature individual in union with Christ.

preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.

General references

She cries out at the gates, at the entrance by the doors:

Go then, to the main roads, and invite all those whom you see to come to the feast.'

They persuaded him not to go saying, Abide with us. It is nearly evening and the day is almost gone. He stayed with them.