not be the last; go home quickly and do not linger. (Sir 31:12–18, 28–31; 32:1–13) Jesus does not always abide by these rules, especially the ones about not talking too much and not talking to others as if he were their equal. More importantly for this story, however, is that it comes immediately after the accusation by the Pharisees (see the commentary section arguing that in 7:31–35, “this generation” = Pharisees) that Jesus is an uncouth dinner guest. The Pharisees say of Jesus, “Look, a glutton