Luke 14:12

New International Reader's Version

Then Jesus spoke to his host. “Suppose you give a lunch or a dinner,” he said. “Do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, or your relatives, or your rich neighbors. If you do, they may invite you to eat with them. So you will be paid back.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:20

Poor people are avoided even by their neighbors. But rich people have many friends.

Proverbs 22:16

You might treat poor people badly or give gifts to rich people. Trying to get rich in these ways will instead make you poor.

Matthew 5:46

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Even the tax collectors do that.

Luke 1:53

He has filled with good things those who are hungry. But he has sent away empty those who are rich.

Luke 1:58

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very kind to her. They shared her joy.

Luke 14:11

All those who lift themselves up will be made humble. And those who make themselves humble will be lifted up.”

Luke 14:13

But when you give a banquet, invite those who are poor. Also invite those who can’t see or walk.

2 Corinthians 6:13

I speak to you as if you were my children. It is only fair that you open your hearts wide to us also.