Luke 14:1 meaning and explanation

One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.

Luke 14:1, Berean Standard Bible

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Luke has just finished describing a banquet in the kingdom of God, and now he shows Jesus at a real Sabbath meal in the house of a prominent Pharisee. The Greek word for "watching closely" means to observe with intent, and the guests are not merely curious.

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