Luke 14:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

He said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers and sisters or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:20

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

Proverbs 22:16

Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss.

Matthew 5:46

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

Luke 1:53

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

Luke 1:58

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

Luke 14:11

For all 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, and the blind.

2 Corinthians 6:13

In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also.