Luke 14:12

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then Jesus also said to the Pharisee who had invited Him [to dinner], “When you prepare a breakfast or a supper, do not invite your friends, or brothers, or relatives or rich neighbors [only], for maybe they will invite you back, and [then] you will be repaid [for your kindness].

Cross References

Matthew 5:46

For if you love [only] those who love you, what reward will you get for that? Do not even the publicans [Note: These were people with a bad reputation for their dishonest tax collecting activities] do that much?

Luke 1:53

He has filled the hungry with good things and has sent the rich away empty-handed.

Luke 1:58

When her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had extended great mercy toward her [i.e., in giving her a child], they rejoiced with her.

Luke 14:11

For every person who exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted [as important].”

Luke 14:13

But when you prepare a banquet, invite people who are poor, handicapped, crippled and blind [as well].

2 Corinthians 6:13

I am speaking to you as my [spiritual] children; open up [your hearts] to me in return.