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Luke 11:37
As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus is speaking when a Pharisee invites Him to dine, prompting Him to enter and recline at the table. This event occurs immediately after Jesus concludes a teaching on spiritual illumination in Luke 11:36.
The words — The Greek verb ἐρωτᾷ (erōta) literally means "asked" or "invited," denoting the Pharisee's formal request. The particle δὲ (de) operates as a narrative connector, shifting the scene from public teaching to private dining.
The thread — This dining invitation pattern recurs in Luke 7:36 and Luke 14:1, where Pharisees similarly host Jesus for a meal. The narrative aligns with the apostolic practice described in 1 Corinthians 9:19 of adapting to cultural settings for engagement.
Why it lands — The text records Jesus accepting a Pharisee’s invitation and reclining without noting ritual preparation. Readers must confront the immediate textual contrast between external observance and the substance of divine presence before turning to Luke 11:38.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
Cross-references
- Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.
- 1 Corinthians 9:19 Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
- Luke 14:1 One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.