Luke 14:7 - Exposition

And he put forth a parable to those which were hidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them . The scene with the sufferer who had been healed of his dropsy was now over. The Master was silent, and the guests proceeded to take their places at the banquet. Jesus remained still, watching the manoeuvring on the part of scribes and doctors and wealthy guests to secure the higher and more honourable seats. "The chief rooms;" better rendered "first places."