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NASB | Luke 14:12 ¶ And He also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 14:12 ¶ Jesus also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or wealthy neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment. |
Bible Question:
"And He also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment. “But when you give a reception, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” (Luke 14:12-14, NASB) Does anyone really *do* this? |
Bible Answer: What an excellent question on a piece of Scripture, Nolan, for a springboard to discussion and reflection, and I must say that in all my years I've seen it happen very rarely, except generally at Thanksgiving and Christmas -- and then usually sponsored under the aegis of certain churches and secular charitable organizations who serve a dinner to the indigent. Now and then one hears of a family who invites some needy person over for a meal on special occasions. But the rule in my social circle is to invite friends, relatives or "rich neighbors" for a party or dinner, who will likely return the favor. That's just the opposite, of course, of what is being taught in this passage of Scripture..... We are most of us I should think, inclined to stay well within our "comfort zone" socially, culturally, and economically. We are more at ease among our peer group who think much along the same lines politically and spiritually as we do, among those with whom we have much in common. This is hardly the example that Jesus set, and He never said that a "comfort zone" should be our criterion for our walk with Him. --Hank |