feast, or reception. Occurs only here and in Luke 5:29.

call. Same word as bid, Luke 14:7.

the poor. Note the Figure of speech Asyndeton (App-6), not emphasizing the particular classes, but hastening us on to the climax in Luke 14:14. Note the opposite Figure in Luke 14:21.

maimed. crippled. Only here, and Luke 14:21.

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