King James Version (KJV) And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.
American Standard Version (ASV) And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,
Bible in Basic English (BBE) And he gave teaching in the form of a story to the guests who came to the feast, when he saw how they took the best seats; saying to them,
Darby English Bible (DBY) And he spoke a parable to those that were invited, remarking how they chose out the first places, saying to them,
World English Bible (WEB) He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT) And he spake a simile unto those called, marking how they were choosing out the first couches, saying unto them,