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,
NASB:
And He began speaking a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been picking out the places of honor at the table, saying to them,
KJV:
And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
NASB:
And he began to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.
KJV:
So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.
NASB:
And having sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while.
KJV:
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
NASB:
holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.
KJV:
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
NASB:
Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.