1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Matthew 8:11

And I say unto you, that many shall come from the *East, and the West, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven:

Malachias 1:11.

In consequence of the faith of this Gentile, Jesus Christ takes occasion to declare that many Gentiles would be called to sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven, which is frequently represented under the figure of a feast. See Matthew 22:2; Luke 13:29.; Luke 14:16; Apocalypse 19:9. In ancient times, the guests were reclined on beds when they took their meals. (Bible de Vence)