Luke 14:12

New American Standard Bible 2020

Now He also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, “Whenever you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor wealthy neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you to a meal in return, and that will be your repayment.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:20

The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.

Proverbs 22:16

One who oppresses the poor to make more for himself, Or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.

Matthew 5:46

For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors, do they not do the same?

Luke 1:53

“He has filled the hungry with good things, And sent the rich away empty-handed.

Luke 1:58

Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing 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

But whenever you give a banquet, invite people who are poor, who have disabilities, who are limping, and people who are blind;

2 Corinthians 6:13

Now in the same way in exchange—I am speaking as to children—open wide your hearts to us, you as well.