Levi held a great banquet for him in his house; there was a large company present of taxgatherers and others who were guests along with them.

and be like men who are expecting their lord and master on his return from a marriage-banquet, so as to open the door for him at once when he comes and knocks.

"When anyone invites you to a marriage-banquet," he said, "never lie down in the best place, in case a more distinguished guest than yourself has been invited;

No, when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind.