Luke 12:36

12:36 be like people ¹  waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, ²  so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.

Luke 14:8

14:8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, ³  do not take ⁴  the place of honor, because a person more distinguished than you may have been invited by your host. ⁵ 

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¹ tn That is, like slaves (who are mentioned later, vv. 37-38), although the term ἀνθρώποις (anqrwpoi") is used here. Since in this context it appears generic rather than gender-specific, the translation “people” is employed.

² sn An ancient wedding celebration could last for days (Tob 11:18).

³ tn Or “banquet.” This may not refer only to a wedding feast, because this term can have broader sense (note the usage in Esth 2:18; 9:22 LXX). However, this difference does not affect the point of the parable.

⁴ tn Grk “do not recline in the place of honor.” 1st century middle eastern meals were not eaten while sitting at a table, but while reclining on one’s side on the floor with the head closest to the low table and the feet farthest away.

⁵ tn Grk “by him”; the referent (the host) has been specified in the translation for clarity.