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167:1.1 There lived in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ala%C5%9Fehir Philadelphia] a very [[wealthy]] and [[influential]] [[Pharisee]] who had [[accepted]] the teachings of [[Abner]], and who [[invited]] [[Jesus]] to his house [[Sabbath]] morning for breakfast. It was known that [[Jesus]] was expected in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ala%C5%9Fehir Philadelphia] at this time; so a large [[number]] of [[visitors]], among them many [[Pharisees]], had come over from [[Jerusalem]] and from elsewhere. Accordingly, about forty of these [[leading]] men and a few lawyers were bidden to this breakfast, which had been arranged in [[honor]] of [[the Master]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_14]
167:1.2 As [[Jesus]] lingered by the door, [[speaking]] with [[Abner]], and after the [[host]] had seated himself, there came into the room one of the [[leading]] [[Pharisees]] of [[Jerusalem]], a member of the [[Sanhedrin]], and as was his [[habit]], he made straight for the seat of [[honor]] at the left of the [[host]]. But since this place had been reserved for [[the Master]] and that on the right for [[Abner]], the [[host]] beckoned the [[Jerusalem]] [[Pharisee]] to sit four seats to the left, and this dignitary was much [[offended]] because he did not [[receive]] the [http://strongsnumbers.com/hebrew/3678.htm seat of honor].
167:1.3 Soon they were all seated and enjoying the [[visiting]] among themselves since the [[majority]] of those present were [[disciples]] of [[Jesus]] or else were [[friend]]ly to the [[gospel]]. Only his [[enemies]] took notice of the [[fact]] that he did not [[observe]] the [[ceremonial]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_washing_in_Judaism washing of his hands] before he sat down to eat. [[Abner]] washed his hands at the beginning of the meal but not during the serving.
167:1.4 Near the end of the meal there came in from the street a man long [[afflicted]] with a chronic [[disease]] and now in a [[dropsical]] condition. This man was a [[believer]], having recently been [[baptized]] by [[Abner]]'s [[associates]]. He made no request of [[Jesus]] for healing, but [[the Master]] knew full well that this [[afflicted]] man came to this breakfast hoping thereby to [[escape]] the crowds which thronged him and thus be more likely to [[engage]] his [[attention]]. This man knew that few [[miracles]] were then being [[performed]]; however, he had [[reasoned]] in his [[heart]] that his sorry plight might possibly [[appeal]] to [[the Master]]'s [[compassion]]. And he was not mistaken, for, when he entered the room, both [[Jesus]] and the [[self-righteous]] [[Pharisee]] from [[Jerusalem]] took notice of him. The [[Pharisee]] was not slow to [[voice]] his [[resentment]] that such a one should be [[permitted]] to enter the room. But [[Jesus]] looked upon the sick man and smiled so benignly that he drew near and sat down upon the floor. As the meal was ending, [[the Master]] looked over his fellow guests and then, after glancing significantly at the man with [[dropsy]], said: " My [[friends]], [[teachers]] in [[Israel]] and [[learned]] lawyers, I would like to ask you a question: Is it lawful to [[heal]] the [[sick]] and afflicted on the [[Sabbath]] day, or not? " But those who were there present knew [[Jesus]] too well; they held their [[peace]]; they answered not his question.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_14]
167:1.5 Then went [[Jesus]] over to where the [[sick]] man sat and, taking him by the hand, said: " Arise and go your way. You have not asked to be [[healed]], but I know the [[desire]] of your [[heart]] and the [[faith]] of your [[soul]]. " Before the man left the room, [[Jesus]] returned to his seat and, addressing those at the table, said: " Such [[works]] [[the Father|my Father]] does, not to [[tempt]] you into [[the kingdom]], but to [[reveal]] himself to those who are already in the kingdom. You can [[perceive]] that it would be like [[the Father]] to do just such [[things]] because which one of you, having a [[favorite]] [[animal]] that fell in the well on the [[Sabbath]] day, would not go right out and draw him up? " And since no one would answer him, and inasmuch as his [[host]] evidently approved of what was going on, [[Jesus]] stood up and [[spoke]] to all present: " My brethren, when you are bidden to a [[marriage]] feast, sit not down in the chief seat, lest, perchance, a more [[honor]]ed man than you has been [[invited]], and the [[host]] will have to come to you and request that you give your place to this other and [[honored]] guest. In this [[event]], with [[shame]] you will be required to take a lower place at the table. When you are bidden to a feast, it would be the part of [[wisdom]], on arriving at the festive table, to seek for the lowest place and take your seat therein, so that, when the host looks over the guests, he may say to you: `My [[friend]], why sit in the seat of the least? come up higher'; and thus will such a one have [[glory]] in the [[presence]] of his fellow guests. Forget not, every one who exalts himself shall be [[humbled]], while he who truly humbles himself shall be exalted. Therefore, when you entertain at dinner or give a supper, [[invite]] not always your [[friends]], your brethren, your kinsmen, or your [[rich]] [[neighbors]] that they in return may bid you to their feasts, and thus will you be recompensed. When you give a banquet, sometimes bid the [[poor]], the maimed, and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindness blind]. In this way you shall be [[blessed]] in your [[heart]], for you well know that the lame and the halt cannot repay you for your loving [[ministry]]. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_14]
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[[Category:Paper 167 - The Visit to Philadelphia]]
167:1.1 There lived in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ala%C5%9Fehir Philadelphia] a very [[wealthy]] and [[influential]] [[Pharisee]] who had [[accepted]] the teachings of [[Abner]], and who [[invited]] [[Jesus]] to his house [[Sabbath]] morning for breakfast. It was known that [[Jesus]] was expected in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ala%C5%9Fehir Philadelphia] at this time; so a large [[number]] of [[visitors]], among them many [[Pharisees]], had come over from [[Jerusalem]] and from elsewhere. Accordingly, about forty of these [[leading]] men and a few lawyers were bidden to this breakfast, which had been arranged in [[honor]] of [[the Master]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_14]
167:1.2 As [[Jesus]] lingered by the door, [[speaking]] with [[Abner]], and after the [[host]] had seated himself, there came into the room one of the [[leading]] [[Pharisees]] of [[Jerusalem]], a member of the [[Sanhedrin]], and as was his [[habit]], he made straight for the seat of [[honor]] at the left of the [[host]]. But since this place had been reserved for [[the Master]] and that on the right for [[Abner]], the [[host]] beckoned the [[Jerusalem]] [[Pharisee]] to sit four seats to the left, and this dignitary was much [[offended]] because he did not [[receive]] the [http://strongsnumbers.com/hebrew/3678.htm seat of honor].
167:1.3 Soon they were all seated and enjoying the [[visiting]] among themselves since the [[majority]] of those present were [[disciples]] of [[Jesus]] or else were [[friend]]ly to the [[gospel]]. Only his [[enemies]] took notice of the [[fact]] that he did not [[observe]] the [[ceremonial]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_washing_in_Judaism washing of his hands] before he sat down to eat. [[Abner]] washed his hands at the beginning of the meal but not during the serving.
167:1.4 Near the end of the meal there came in from the street a man long [[afflicted]] with a chronic [[disease]] and now in a [[dropsical]] condition. This man was a [[believer]], having recently been [[baptized]] by [[Abner]]'s [[associates]]. He made no request of [[Jesus]] for healing, but [[the Master]] knew full well that this [[afflicted]] man came to this breakfast hoping thereby to [[escape]] the crowds which thronged him and thus be more likely to [[engage]] his [[attention]]. This man knew that few [[miracles]] were then being [[performed]]; however, he had [[reasoned]] in his [[heart]] that his sorry plight might possibly [[appeal]] to [[the Master]]'s [[compassion]]. And he was not mistaken, for, when he entered the room, both [[Jesus]] and the [[self-righteous]] [[Pharisee]] from [[Jerusalem]] took notice of him. The [[Pharisee]] was not slow to [[voice]] his [[resentment]] that such a one should be [[permitted]] to enter the room. But [[Jesus]] looked upon the sick man and smiled so benignly that he drew near and sat down upon the floor. As the meal was ending, [[the Master]] looked over his fellow guests and then, after glancing significantly at the man with [[dropsy]], said: " My [[friends]], [[teachers]] in [[Israel]] and [[learned]] lawyers, I would like to ask you a question: Is it lawful to [[heal]] the [[sick]] and afflicted on the [[Sabbath]] day, or not? " But those who were there present knew [[Jesus]] too well; they held their [[peace]]; they answered not his question.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_14]
167:1.5 Then went [[Jesus]] over to where the [[sick]] man sat and, taking him by the hand, said: " Arise and go your way. You have not asked to be [[healed]], but I know the [[desire]] of your [[heart]] and the [[faith]] of your [[soul]]. " Before the man left the room, [[Jesus]] returned to his seat and, addressing those at the table, said: " Such [[works]] [[the Father|my Father]] does, not to [[tempt]] you into [[the kingdom]], but to [[reveal]] himself to those who are already in the kingdom. You can [[perceive]] that it would be like [[the Father]] to do just such [[things]] because which one of you, having a [[favorite]] [[animal]] that fell in the well on the [[Sabbath]] day, would not go right out and draw him up? " And since no one would answer him, and inasmuch as his [[host]] evidently approved of what was going on, [[Jesus]] stood up and [[spoke]] to all present: " My brethren, when you are bidden to a [[marriage]] feast, sit not down in the chief seat, lest, perchance, a more [[honor]]ed man than you has been [[invited]], and the [[host]] will have to come to you and request that you give your place to this other and [[honored]] guest. In this [[event]], with [[shame]] you will be required to take a lower place at the table. When you are bidden to a feast, it would be the part of [[wisdom]], on arriving at the festive table, to seek for the lowest place and take your seat therein, so that, when the host looks over the guests, he may say to you: `My [[friend]], why sit in the seat of the least? come up higher'; and thus will such a one have [[glory]] in the [[presence]] of his fellow guests. Forget not, every one who exalts himself shall be [[humbled]], while he who truly humbles himself shall be exalted. Therefore, when you entertain at dinner or give a supper, [[invite]] not always your [[friends]], your brethren, your kinsmen, or your [[rich]] [[neighbors]] that they in return may bid you to their feasts, and thus will you be recompensed. When you give a banquet, sometimes bid the [[poor]], the maimed, and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindness blind]. In this way you shall be [[blessed]] in your [[heart]], for you well know that the lame and the halt cannot repay you for your loving [[ministry]]. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_14]
<center>[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_167 Go to Paper 167]</center>
<center>[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents Go to Table of Contents]</center>
[[Category:Paper 167 - The Visit to Philadelphia]]