Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 14:12 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 14:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 14 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Great Banquet
“Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.”
Luke 14:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 14:12
Jesus addresses the host: 'Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.' Jesus shifts from guests' behavior to the host's motives. Don't invite those who can reciprocate—'friends,' 'brethren,' 'kinsmen,' 'rich neighbours.' The reason: 'lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee' (μήποτε καὶ αὐτοὶ ἀντικαλέσωσίν σε καὶ γένηται ἀνταπόδομά σοι, mēpote kai autoi antikalesōsin se kai genētai antapodoma ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 14:12
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“don't hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.”
“what reward do you have? Don't even the tax collectors do the same?”
“what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.”
“both come to poverty.”
“but the rich person has many friends.”
“He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.”