Luke 14:12

Holman Christian Standard Bible

He also said to the one who had invited Him, “When you give a lunch or a dinner, don’t invite your friends, your brothers, your relatives, or your rich neighbors, because they might invite you back, and you would be repaid.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:20

A poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich.

Proverbs 22:16

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich — both lead only to poverty.

Matthew 5:46

For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?

Luke 1:53

He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.

Luke 1:58

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

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 14:13

On the contrary, when you host a banquet, invite those who are poor, maimed, lame, or blind.

2 Corinthians 6:13

I speak as to my children. As a proper response, you should also be open to us.