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Berean Standard Bible

“When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’”

Luke 14:17

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Jesus tells the parable of a great banquet while dining at a Pharisee's house. In it, a host prepares a feast and sends his servant at the appointed hour to those already invited.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’

World English Bible (WEB)

He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, ‘Come, for everything is ready now.’

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

and he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for [all] things are now ready.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when the time had come, he sent his servants to say to them, Come, for all things are now ready.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he sent his servant at the hour of the supper to say to those having been called, Be coming, because now are all things ready.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y á la hora de la cena envió á su siervo á decir á los convidados: Venid, que ya está todo aparejado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

A la hora de la cena mandó a su sirviente a decirles a los invitados: “Vengan, porque ya todo está listo”.

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