Luke 14:12

New English Translation

He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, don’t invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors so you can be invited by them in return and get repaid.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:20

A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.

Proverbs 22:16

The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich – both end up only in poverty.

Matthew 5:46

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

Luke 1:53

he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.

Luke 1:58

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

Luke 14:11

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

Luke 14:13

But when you host an elaborate meal, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.

2 Corinthians 6:13

Now as a fair exchange – I speak as to my children – open wide your hearts to us also.