Luke 14:16
Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:In other versions
But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many:
ASV
And he said to them, A certain man gave a great feast, and sent word of it to a number of people.
BBE
And he said to him, A certain man made a great supper and invited many.
DBY
But he said to him, "A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people.
WEB
and he said to him, `A certain man made a great supper, and called many,
YLT
Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
ENG
Then said he to him, A certain man made a great supper, and invited many:
WBT
But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests.
BSB
In context
14And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
15And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
16Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
17And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
18And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.