Luke 11:37

37 Now as he spoke, a certain Parush asked him to dine with him. He went in, and sat at the table.

Luke 11:37 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 11:37

And as he spake
Either the above words, or others at another time:

a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him:
as one of the same sect had before, in ( Luke 7:36 ) and who either was better affected to Christ than the generality of them were; or had a design upon him to get him into company with others, in private, and ensnare him if they could, and overcome him, who was an overmatch for them before the people; among whom they feared, should they go on thus publicly to attack him, their credit and reputation would sink, and be lost.

And he went in and sat down to meat:
whatever were the intentions of the Pharisee, Christ, who was always affable and free with all sorts of men, readily accepted of the invitation, and at once went along with him to his house; and dinner being ready, and on the table, he immediately sat down without any ceremony.

Luke 11:37 In-Context

35 Therefore see whether the light that is in you isn't darkness.

36 If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light."

37 Now as he spoke, a certain Parush asked him to dine with him. He went in, and sat at the table.

38 When the Parush saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed himself before dinner.

39 The Lord said to him, "Now you Perushim cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness.