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 Allusion

Luke 24:29 uses the same rare verb 'compel' — disciples urge Jesus to stay, echoing the master's urgent invitation.

Acts 9:15 Parallel

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 Parallel

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.

Acts 22:22 Contrast

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.

Acts 22:21 Parallel

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.

Acts 18:6 Parallel

In Acts 18:6, Paul turns to the Gentiles, enacting the master's decision to invite those from the highways after initial rejection.

Acts 13:47 Parallel

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.

Malachi 1:11 Prophetic fulfillment

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.

Isaiah 49:6 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Allusion

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.