King James Version:
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And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Still another said, ‘I have just gotten married, so I can’t come.’
Berean Standard Bible:
Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, so I cannot come.’
American Standard Version:
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} another{G2087} said{G2036}, I have married{G1060} a wife{G1135}, and{G2532} therefore{G1223}{G5124} I cannot{G3756}{G1410} come{G2064}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 24:5
- ¶ When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: [but] he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.
1 Corinthians 7:33
- But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please [his] wife.
Luke 18:29
- And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,
Luke 18:30
- Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
Luke 14:26
- If 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.
Luke 14:28
- For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?
1 Corinthians 7:29
- But this I say, brethren, the time [is] short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
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Commentary for Luke 14:20
Luke 14:20 is part of a parable told by Jesus, which is set within the broader context of His ministry in the Galilee region. The parable itself is a response to a statement made by one of the dinner guests at a meal Jesus was attending, who said, "Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!" In response, Jesus tells a story to illustrate the nature of those who are truly part of God's kingdom.
In the parable, a man prepares a great banquet and invites many guests. When the banquet is ready, he sends his servant to inform the invited guests to come, but they begin to make excuses. The verse in question, Luke 14:20, presents the second of three excuses given by the invited guests for not attending the banquet. One guest says, "I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come." This reflects the cultural expectation of the time that a newly married man would be preoccupied with his wife and new family responsibilities, which were considered a legitimate reason for declining an invitation.
The themes of this verse include the importance of prioritizing spiritual invitations over worldly concerns and the idea that excuses, no matter how valid they may seem, can prevent one from participating in the kingdom of God. The historical context suggests that Jesus is addressing the Jewish leaders and those who considered themselves pious, implying that many who assume they have a place in God's kingdom will find themselves outside because they have prioritized other aspects of their lives over God's invitation to partake in the blessings of His kingdom. This verse underscores the cost of discipleship and the need to count the cost before committing to follow Christ, as illustrated throughout the Gospels.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G2087
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἕτερος
Transliteration: héteros
Pronunciation: het'-er-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; (an-, the) other or different:--altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange. - Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω. - Strong's Number: G1060
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γαμέω
Transliteration: gaméō
Pronunciation: gam-eh'-o
Description: from γάμος; to wed (of either sex):--marry (a wife). - Strong's Number: G1135
There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γυνή
Transliteration: gynḗ
Pronunciation: goo-nay'
Description: probably from the base of γίνομαι; a woman; specially, a wife:--wife, woman. - Strong's Number: G1223
There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διά
Transliteration: diá
Pronunciation: dee-ah'
Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance. - Strong's Number: G5124
There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τοῦτο
Transliteration: toûto
Pronunciation: too'-to
Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore). - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G1410
There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δύναμαι
Transliteration: dýnamai
Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power. - Strong's Number: G2064
There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔρχομαι
Transliteration: érchomai
Pronunciation: el'-tho
Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.