Luke 14:12

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Then Jesus spoke to his host. “When you give a lunch or a dinner, don’t invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors. If you do, they may invite you to eat with them in return and you will be paid back.

Cross References

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 were hungry, but he has sent the rich away empty.

Luke 1:58

Her neighbors and relatives heard how good the Lord had been to her and they shared her joy.

Luke 14:11

All who lift themselves up will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be lifted up.”

Luke 14:13

When you give a banquet, invite the poor and those who can’t see or walk.

2 Corinthians 6:13

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