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Luke 14:17
And he sent his servant at the hour of supper to say to them that were invited, that they should come: for now all things are ready.
Luke 14:17 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
Luke 14:17 in other translations
And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’
He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, ‘Come, for everything is ready now.’
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In context
14 And thou shalt be blessed, because they have not wherewith to make thee recompense: for recompense shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.
15 When one of them that sat at table with him had heard these things, he said to him: Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
16 But he said to him: A certain man made a great supper and invited many.
17 And he sent his servant at the hour of supper to say to them that were invited, that they should come: for now all things are ready.
18 And they began all at once to make excuse. The first said to him: I have bought a farm and I must needs go out and see it. I pray thee, hold me excused.
19 And another said: I have bought five yoke of oxen and I go to try them. I pray thee, hold me excused.
20 And another said: I have married a wife; and therefore I cannot come.
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