Luke 14:12

New International Version

Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:20

The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

Proverbs 22:16

One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

Matthew 5:46

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

Luke 1:53

He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.

Luke 1:58

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.

Luke 14:11

For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Luke 14:13

But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,

2 Corinthians 6:13

As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.