Luke 14:12
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 14
“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
What Does Luke 14:12 Mean?
Luke 14:12 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Hospitality.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 14:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 20:35“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”Matthew 5:46“For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?”Luke 6:34“And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.”James 2:1“My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.”Proverbs 22:16“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”Luke 6:32“For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.”Ruth 2:12“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”Proverbs 14:20“The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.”Matthew 6:5“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”Psalms 112:9“He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.”Matthew 6:1“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Philippians 4:17“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”Ruth 2:14“And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left.”Luke 11:41“But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.”Matthew 5:42“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”Luke 1:53“He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.”1 Timothy 6:18“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”Deuteronomy 14:29“And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.”1 Samuel 25:8“Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.”
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