Luke 14:23
And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
Cross-references
Luke 24:29 uses the same rare verb 'compel' — disciples urge Jesus to stay, echoing the master's urgent invitation.
In Acts 9:15, Paul is chosen as an instrument to bring the gospel to Gentiles, directly fulfilling the call to fill the house from the highways.
In 2 Timothy 4:2, Paul's charge to preach urgently in all seasons reflects the master's insistence on compelling guests.
In Colossians 1:28, Paul's universal goal to present everyone mature in Christ mirrors the master's command to bring all.
Ephesians 2:11-22 explains that Gentiles once far off are brought near by Christ — the theological basis for compelling them in.
In 2 Corinthians 5:20, Paul's ambassadorial role and plea for reconciliation directly corresponds to the servant compelling guests.
In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Paul's adaptability to win souls echoes the master's urgent drive to fill the house.
Romans 15:9-12 cites OT prophecies that Gentiles will praise God — explaining why the master compels them to the banquet.
Acts 28:28 declares salvation sent to Gentiles who will listen — fulfilling the master's command to bring in people from the highways.
Acts 26:18-20 shows Paul's commission to open eyes and turn Gentiles to God — the same mission of compelling outsiders into the kingdom.
In Acts 22:22, the crowd's violent rejection of Paul's Gentile mission contrasts sharply with the master's desire to fill the house with all people.
In Acts 22:21, Jesus tells Paul he will be sent far away to the Gentiles, echoing the command to go to the highways and compel them.
In Acts 18:6, Paul turns to the Gentiles, enacting the master's decision to invite those from the highways after initial rejection.
In Acts 13:47, Paul cites a command to be a light to the Gentiles, directly paralleling the master's order to compel outsiders to come in.
In Acts 11:18-21, the Jerusalem church accepts Gentiles and the gospel spreads to Greeks, realizing the invitation to the highways.
In Acts 10:44-48, Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized, showing God compelling outsiders into the banquet.
In Matthew 28:19, the command to make disciples of all nations echoes the same universal call to bring people in from the highways.
In Matthew 22:10, servants gather all, both good and bad—parallels the indiscriminate invitation to the highways here.
In Matthew 22:9, the same parable has servants inviting from the main roads—a direct parallel account of the universal call.
In Matthew 21:43, the kingdom is given to a new people—explains the parable’s turn to outsiders after Israel’s rejection.
In Malachi 1:11, God’s name is great among the nations—this prophecy of universal worship aligns with the parable’s call to all.
In Isaiah 66:20, brothers are brought from all nations to Jerusalem—echoes the gathering of people into the master’s house.
In Isaiah 66:19, survivors are sent to declare God’s glory among nations—parallel to the servant being sent to the highways.
In Isaiah 49:6, the Servant is a light to the nations—this OT prophecy directly anticipates the universal call in this parable.
Isaiah 11:10 says the Root of Jesse will attract the nations — the summons to outsiders in Luke 14:23 fulfills this gathering of Gentiles.
Matthew 8:11 foretells many from east and west feasting with patriarchs—directly parallel to the master's house being filled with outsiders.
Romans 10:20 quotes Isaiah about God being found by those who didn't seek him—parallels the master compelling outsiders to come in.
Psalm 98:3 proclaims God's salvation to the ends of the earth — the command to go to highways and hedges in Luke 14:23 enacts this global reach.
Matthew 21:41 describes the vineyard given to others after tenants' rejection—parallels the banquet guests replaced by outsiders.
Isaiah 65:13 contrasts God's servants who eat with the rebellious who go hungry—mirroring the banquet parable's inclusion and exclusion.
Isaiah 27:13 describes exiles returning to worship — the master compelling guests from the highways in Luke 14:23 similarly gathers the scattered.
Isaiah 19:25 calls Egypt and Assyria God's people — the compelled guests in Luke 14:23 are also unexpected outsiders brought in.