Luke 14

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1And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.

2And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

And behold, there was a certain man before him who had the dropsy.
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

3And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

And Jesus spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?
IV v. 3 (Inspired Version, 1867)

4And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4

And they held their peace. And he took the man, and healed him, and let him go,
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

5And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 5

And spake unto them again, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit and will not straightway pull him out on the Sabbath day?
IV v. 5 (Inspired Version, 1867)

6And they could not answer him again to these things.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 6

And they could not answer him to these things.
IV v. 6 (Inspired Version, 1867)

7And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 7

And he put forth a parable unto them concerning those who were bidden to a wedding; for he knew how they chose out the chief rooms and exalted themselves one above another; wherefore, he spake unto them, saying,
IV v. 7 (Inspired Version, 1867)

8When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room, lest a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him;
IV v. 8 (Inspired Version, 1867)

9And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9

And he who bade thee, with him who is more honorable, come and say to thee, Give this man place, and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
IV v. 9 (Inspired Version, 1867)

10But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 10

But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room, that when he who bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher; then shalt thou have honor of God in the presence of them who sit at meat with thee.
IV v. 10 (Inspired Version, 1867)

11For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 11

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he who humbleth himself shall be exalted.
IV v. 11 (Inspired Version, 1867)

12Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 12

Then said he also concerning him who bade to the wedding: When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest they also bid thee again and a recompense be made thee.
IV v. 12 (Inspired Version, 1867)

13But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

14And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

15And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15

And when one of them who sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
IV v. 15 (Inspired Version, 1867)

16Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:

17And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17

And sent his servants at suppertime to say to them who were bidden, Come, for all things are now ready.
IV v. 17 (Inspired Version, 1867)

18And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.

19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.

20And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 20

And another said, I have married a wife; therefore, I cannot come.
IV v. 20 (Inspired Version, 1867)

21So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 21

So that servant came and showed his lord these things. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servants, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city and bring hither the poor, and the maimed, the halt, and the blind.
IV v. 21 (Inspired Version, 1867)

22And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.

23And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 23

The Lord said unto his servant, Go out into the highways and hedges and compel men to come in, that my house may be filled;
IV v. 23 (Inspired Version, 1867)

24For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24

For I say unto you that none of those men who were bidden shall taste of my supper.
IV v. 24 (Inspired Version, 1867)

25And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 25

And when he had finished these sayings, he departed thence; and there went great multitudes with him; and he turned and said unto them,
IV v. 25 (Inspired Version, 1867)

26If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 26

If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, or husband, yea and his own life also, or in other words, is afraid to lay down his life for my sake, he cannot be my disciple.
IV v. 26 (Inspired Version, 1867)

27And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

28For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 28

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first and counteth the cost, whether he have money to finish his work?
IV v. 29 (Inspired Version, 1867)

29Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 29

Lest, unhappily, after he has laid the foundation and is not able to finish his work, all who behold begin to mock him,
IV v. 30 (Inspired Version, 1867)

30Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 30

Saying, This man began to build and was not able to finish. And this he said, signifying there should not any man follow him unless he was able to continue, saying,
IV v. 31 (Inspired Version, 1867)

31Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 31

Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him who cometh against him with twenty thousand;
IV v. 32 (Inspired Version, 1867)

32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 32

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an embassage and desireth conditions of peace.
IV v. 33 (Inspired Version, 1867)

33So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 33

So likewise, whosoever of you forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
IV v. 34 (Inspired Version, 1867)

34Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 34

But if the salt has lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
IV v. 37 (Inspired Version, 1867)

35It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 35

It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; men cast it out. He who hath ears to hear, let him hear. These things he said, signifying that which was written verily must all be fulfilled.
IV v. 38 (Inspired Version, 1867)

Also cited in commentary

2 Nephi 26 — Nephi's Vision Continued — The Nephite Destruction, the Whisper out of the Dust, and the Universal Invitation
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 28 — False Churches in the Latter Days — The Lull of Carnal Security, the Few Stripes, the Line upon Line
- Where this lands
Jacob 1 — The Plates Pass to Jacob — Magnifying the Office, the Anxiety for Souls, and the Naming of Kings
- Where this lands
Mosiah 22 — Gideon's Stratagem of Deliverance — Wine to the Guards, Departure by the Back Pass, the Lamanite Pursuit Lost in the Wilderness, and the Joining of Limhi's People to Mosiah-II in Zarahemla
- The council and Gideon's stratagem
Doctrine and Covenants 48 — Until the Place Is Revealed
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 58 — Anxiously Engaged in a Good Cause
Esther 6 — The Night the King Could Not Sleep — A Fled Slumber, a Scroll Read at the Right Hour, and the Providence That Signs Its Work by Refusing to Sign It
- Haman in his own heart
- How this chapter changes the reader
Nehemiah 2 — The Prayer Between the Question and the Answer — Nehemiah's Sad Face, the Arrow Prayer, the Good Hand of God, and the Night Ride to the Ruined Wall
- How this chapter changes the reader
- The secret night ride

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 2
And behold, there was a certain man before him who had the dropsy.
v. 3
And Jesus spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?
v. 4
And they held their peace. And he took the man, and healed him, and let him go,
v. 5
And spake unto them again, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit and will not straightway pull him out on the Sabbath day?
v. 6
And they could not answer him to these things.
v. 7
And he put forth a parable unto them concerning those who were bidden to a wedding; for he knew how they chose out the chief rooms and exalted themselves one above another; wherefore, he spake unto them, saying,
v. 8
When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room, lest a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him;
v. 9
And he who bade thee, with him who is more honorable, come and say to thee, Give this man place, and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
v. 10
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room, that when he who bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher; then shalt thou have honor of God in the presence of them who sit at meat with thee.
v. 11
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he who humbleth himself shall be exalted.
v. 12
Then said he also concerning him who bade to the wedding: When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest they also bid thee again and a recompense be made thee.
v. 15
And when one of them who sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
v. 17
And sent his servants at suppertime to say to them who were bidden, Come, for all things are now ready.
v. 20
And another said, I have married a wife; therefore, I cannot come.
v. 21
So that servant came and showed his lord these things. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servants, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city and bring hither the poor, and the maimed, the halt, and the blind.
v. 23
The Lord said unto his servant, Go out into the highways and hedges and compel men to come in, that my house may be filled;
v. 24
For I say unto you that none of those men who were bidden shall taste of my supper.
v. 25
And when he had finished these sayings, he departed thence; and there went great multitudes with him; and he turned and said unto them,
v. 26
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, or husband, yea and his own life also, or in other words, is afraid to lay down his life for my sake, he cannot be my disciple.
v. 28
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first and counteth the cost, whether he have money to finish his work?
v. 29
Lest, unhappily, after he has laid the foundation and is not able to finish his work, all who behold begin to mock him,
v. 30
Saying, This man began to build and was not able to finish. And this he said, signifying there should not any man follow him unless he was able to continue, saying,
v. 31
Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him who cometh against him with twenty thousand;
v. 32
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an embassage and desireth conditions of peace.
v. 33
So likewise, whosoever of you forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
v. 34
But if the salt has lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
v. 35
It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; men cast it out. He who hath ears to hear, let him hear. These things he said, signifying that which was written verily must all be fulfilled.
insertion after v. 27
Wherefore, settle this in your hearts, that ye will do the things which I shall teach and command you.
insertion after v. 33
Then certain of them came to him, saying, Good Master, we have Moses and the prophets; and whosoever shall live by them, shall he not have life? And Jesus answered, saying, Ye know not Moses, neither the prophets; for if ye had known them, ye would have believed on me; for to this intent they were written. For I am sent that ye might have life. Therefore I will liken it unto salt which is good;