For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.

LUKE 14:24KJV
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Luke 14:24 (KJV)

What does Luke 14:24 mean?

Luke 14:24 records Jesus declaring that none of the people who were originally invited to the supper will get to taste it. This means that those who were first offered a place but refused or ignored the invitation will not share in the meal.

In this scene, Jesus is speaking to a group of people after telling a parable about a great banquet. The story describes a host who invites many guests, but they make excuses and do not come, so the host invites others instead. Jesus uses this verse to conclude the parable, emphasizing that those who rejected the invitation will miss out on what was offered.

The Greek behind Luke 14:24

  • "bidden" (κεκλημένοι, keklēmenoi): This word means "invited" or "called." It highlights that the people missing out were not strangers—they had received a genuine invitation.
  • "taste" (γεύσωνται, geusōntai): This word means "to experience" or "to partake," not just to sample. It stresses that the excluded guests will not experience any part of the supper.
  • "supper" (δεῖπνον, deipnon): This refers to a main meal or banquet, often a significant social or celebratory event. The use of this word underlines the importance and honor of the invitation.

Why Luke 14:24 matters

  • Luke 14:24 clarifies that missing the invitation’s opportunity is final—those who refuse do not get another chance at the banquet.
  • The verse highlights the seriousness of rejecting what is offered, especially in the context of Jesus’ broader teaching about God’s invitation to people.
  • This verse ties the parable to its main point: the surprising reversal where outsiders are welcomed in, while the original invitees are left out, challenging assumptions about who belongs in God’s kingdom.

Where else these words appear

“taste” Greek G1089 · used in 15 verses

  • Matthew 16:28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
  • John 2:9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was:(but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
  • Colossians 2:21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not;

“supper” Greek G1173 · used in 16 verses

  • Matthew 23:6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
  • Luke 14:17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
  • John 21:20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?

“bidden” Greek G2564 · used in 138 verses

  • Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
  • Luke 7:39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
  • Romans 9:26 And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.