[950] Luke 14:1-24.
[951] The question is identical with that asked of Jesus in the synagog at Capernaum preliminary to the healing of the man with the withered hand (Matt. 12:10).
[952] Exo. 23:5; Deut. 22:4; Luke 13:15.
[953] Compare Matt. 23:12; Luke 1:52; 18:14; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5.
[954] Compare Matt. 8:11; Rev. 19:9. The expression "eat bread" is a Hebraism, signifying eating in full as at a feast rather than partaking of bread only.
[955] Luke 14:16-24. Compare the parable relating to the marriage of the king's son (Matt. 22:2-10); study points of resemblance and difference between the two and the distinctive lessons of each. See page [536].
[956] Luke 14:25-35.
[957] Matt. 8:19, 20; compare Luke 9:57, 58; page [305] herein.
[958] Compare the requirement under the Mosaic administration, Deut. 13:6-11; and note the application of the principle to the apostles, Matt. 10:37-39.
[959] Compare Matt. 5:13; Mark 9:50