Luke 14:8

Luke 14:8 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8“When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

8“Whenever you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for someone more distinguished than you may have been invited by him,

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

8“When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down [to eat] at the place of honor, since a more distinguished person than you may have been invited by the host, [Prov 25:6, 7]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

8“When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

8When thou art bidden of any man to a marriage feast, sit not down in the chief seat; lest haply a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him,

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

8When thou shalt be bidden of any man to a wedding, set not thy selfe downe in the chiefest place, lest a more honourable man then thou, be bidden of him,

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

8“When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, don’t sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him,

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

8He said, “Suppose someone invites you to a wedding feast. Do not take the place of honor. A person more important than you may have been invited.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

8‘When someone asks you to come to a special meal, do not sit in the best place. A man that is more important than you may come later.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

8“When you may be called by anyone to wedding feasts, you may not recline on the first couch, lest [one] more honorable than you may have been called by him,

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