• Matthew 8:11
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 11 λέγω I am saying δὲ but ὑμῖν to YOU ὅτι that πολλοὶ many ἀπὸ from ἀνατολῶν risings καὶ and δυσμῶν settings ἥξουσιν will come καὶ and ἀνακλιθήσονται will recline μετὰ with ᾿Αβραὰμ Abraham καὶ and Ἰσαὰκ Isaac καὶ and Ἰακὼβ Jacob ἐν in τῇ the βασιλείᾳ kingdom τῶν of the οὐρανῶν· heavens;

  • Matthew 8:11
    King James Version

    • 11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.

  • Matthew Study Notes—Chapter 8
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 8:11

      many from east and west: An indication that non-Jews would have a part in the Kingdom.

      recline at the table: Or “dine.” In Bible times, couches were often placed around a table at banquets or large meals. Those partaking of the meal reclined on a couch with their head toward the table, often resting their left elbow on a cushion. Food was usually taken with the right hand. To recline at a table with someone indicated close fellowship with that person. Jews at that time would normally never have done so with non-Jews.