Luke 14:12

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Jesus also said to the man who had invited Him, When you give a dinner or a supper, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors, lest perhaps they also invite you in return, and so you are paid back.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:20

The poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich has many friends.

Proverbs 22:16

He who oppresses the poor to get gain for himself and he who gives to the rich–both will surely come to want.

Matthew 5:46

For if you love those who love you, what reward can you have? Do not even the tax collectors do that?

Luke 1:53

He has filled and satisfied the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty-handed [without a gift].

Luke 1:58

And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy on her, and they rejoiced with her.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled (ranked below others who are honored or rewarded), and he who humbles himself (keeps a modest opinion of himself and behaves accordingly) will be exalted (elevated in rank).

Luke 14:13

But when you give a banquet or a reception, invite the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind.

2 Corinthians 6:13

By way of return then, do this for me–I speak as to children–open wide your hearts also [to us].