Luke 11:45

11:45 One of the experts in religious law ¹  answered him, “Teacher, when you say these things you insult ²  us too.”

Luke 14:7

On Seeking Seats of Honor

14:7 Then ³  when Jesus ⁴  noticed how the guests ⁵  chose the places of honor, ⁶  he told them a parable. He said to them,

[11:45]  ¹ sn That is, an expert in the interpretation of the Mosaic law. They worked closely with the Pharisees.

[11:45]  ² tn For this term, see Matt 22;6; Luke 18:32; Acts 14:5; 1 Thess 2:2.

[14:7]  ³ tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

[14:7]  ⁴ tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[14:7]  ⁵ tn Grk “those who were invited.”

[14:7]  ⁶ tn Or “the best places.” The “places of honor” at the meal would be those closest to the host.