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Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.” <a href="/esv/luke/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” <a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and you will be blessed, because they have nothing to repay you. For it will be recompensed to you in the resurrection of the righteous." <a href="/kjv/luke/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. <a href="/nkjv/luke/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb/luke/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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.” <a href="/lsb/luke/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for it will be repaid to you at the resurrection of the righteous.” <a href="/amp/luke/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and you will be blessed because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous (the just, the upright).” <a href="/csb/luke/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not wherewith to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just. <a href="/cev/luke/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They cannot pay you back. But God will bless you and reward you when his people rise from death. <a href="/erv/luke/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not wherewith to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just. <a href="/gwt/luke/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then you will be blessed because they don't have any way to pay you back. You will be paid back when those who have God's approval come back to life." <a href="/gnt/luke/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> and you will be blessed, because they are not able to pay you back. God will repay you on the day the good people rise from death." <a href="/isv/luke/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then you will be blessed because they can't repay you. And you will be repaid when the righteous are resurrected." <a href="/msb/luke/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.? <a href="/net/luke/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Then you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." <a href="/nheb/luke/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and you will be blessed, because they do not have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous." <a href="/wbt/luke/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And thou shalt be blessed: for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and you will be blessed, because they have no means of requiting you, but there will be requital for you at the Resurrection of the righteous." <a href="/web/luke/14.htm">World English Bible</a> and you will be blessed, because they don’t have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you will be blessed, because they have nothing to repay you, for it will be repaid to you in the resurrection of the righteous.” <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and you will be blessed, because they have nothing to repay you. For it will be recompensed to you in the resurrection of the righteous." <a href="/ylt/luke/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and happy thou shalt be, because they have not to recompense thee, for it shall be recompensed to thee in the rising again of the righteous.' <a href="/slt/luke/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And happy shalt thou be; for they have not to give back to thee: for it shall be given back to thee at the rising up of the just.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And thou shalt be blessed, because they have not wherewith to make thee recompense: for recompense shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just. <a href="/cpdv/luke/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And you will be blessed because they do not have a way to repay you. So then, your recompense will be in the resurrection of the just.” <a href="/nabre/luke/14.htm">New American Bible</a> blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you will be blessed; for they have nothing to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And you will be blessed, for they have nothing to repay you, for your reward will be in the resurrection of the righteous.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and you shall be blessed; for they have no power to repay you; but you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>and thou shalt be happy; because they have nothing with which to recompense thee: and it shall be recompensed unto thee in the resurrection of the just.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and thou shalt be blessed; because they cannot recompense thee: for a recompence shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and you shall be happy in not receiving a requital: for you shall be recompenc'd at the resurrection of the just. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and you will be blessed, because they have no means of requiting you, but there will be requital for you at the Resurrection of the righteous." <a href="/worrell/luke/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>and happy shall you be; because they have not wherewith to recompense you; for recompense will be made to you in the resurrection of the righteous."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>because they have not <Fr>wherewith<FR> to requite thee: for a recompense shall be given thee at the resurrection of the just.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/14-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5948" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">The Parable of the Guests</a> …13But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, 14<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esē (V-FIM-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">you will be</a> <a href="/greek/3107.htm" title="3107: makarios (Adj-NMS) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.">blessed.</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">Since</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">they cannot</a> <a href="/greek/467.htm" title="467: antapodounai (V-ANA) -- To give in return, recompense. From anti and apodidomi; to requite.">repay</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/467.htm" title="467: antapodothēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To give in return, recompense. From anti and apodidomi; to requite.">will be repaid</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/386.htm" title="386: anastasei (N-DFS) -- A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery.">resurrection</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">righteous.” </a> 15When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34-40</a> Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ ... <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a> Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">1 Corinthians 15:42-44</a> So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. / It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. / It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a> “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Hebrews 11:35</a> Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection. <a href="/john/5-28.htm">John 5:28-29</a> Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-7</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a> and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, <a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a> Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7-8</a> Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? / Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2-3</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. / Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you shall be blessed; for they cannot recompense you: for you shall be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.for thou.<a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.<a href="/matthew/6-4.htm">Matthew 6:4</a> That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.<a href="/matthew/10-41.htm">Matthew 10:41,42</a> He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward… the resurrection.<a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Luke 20:35,36</a> But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: … <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2,3</a> And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt… <a href="/john/5-29.htm">John 5:29</a> And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/14-6.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Although</a> <a href="/luke/13-35.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/luke/13-31.htm">Means</a> <a href="/luke/12-59.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/joel/2-25.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/luke/10-35.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Requital</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-23.htm">Requiting</a> <a href="/job/36-19.htm">Resources</a> <a href="/mark/12-23.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/luke/13-13.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/mark/9-50.htm">Wherewith</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/14-18.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Although</a> <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Means</a> <a href="/luke/20-22.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/romans/11-35.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/romans/11-35.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Requital</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">Requiting</a> <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Resources</a> <a href="/luke/20-27.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/luke/20-27.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/luke/23-47.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Wherewith</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 14</div>1. <a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;</a> 7. <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">teaches humility;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">to feast the poor;</a> 15. <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">under the parable of the great supper, </a> 23. <a href="/luke/14-23.htm">shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.</a> 25. <a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/14-34.htm">and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase emphasizes the promise of divine favor and approval. In the biblical context, blessings are often associated with God's favor and provision. The concept of being blessed is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where blessings are seen as a sign of God's covenant relationship with His people (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>). In the New Testament, Jesus frequently speaks of blessings in the context of the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>), where those who exhibit godly characteristics are promised blessings. The blessing here is not necessarily material but spiritual, reflecting a deeper, eternal reward.Since they cannot repay you, This highlights the selfless nature of the act being encouraged. In the cultural context of the time, social interactions often involved reciprocal obligations. Hosting a meal or providing for someone typically came with the expectation of a return favor. Jesus challenges this norm by encouraging acts of kindness towards those who cannot reciprocate, such as the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind (<a href="/luke/14-13.htm">Luke 14:13</a>). This teaching aligns with the broader biblical principle of selfless love and generosity, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a>, which states that lending to the poor is akin to lending to the Lord.you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” This phrase points to the eschatological hope of believers. The resurrection of the righteous refers to the future event when those who have lived in accordance with God's will are raised to eternal life. This concept is rooted in Jewish eschatology and is affirmed in the New Testament (<a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a>, <a href="/john/5-28.htm">John 5:28-29</a>). The promise of repayment at the resurrection underscores the eternal perspective that Jesus encourages His followers to adopt. It reflects the belief that true rewards are not found in earthly recognition or repayment but in the eternal life promised to the faithful. This teaching is consistent with the parable of the sheep and the goats (<a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>), where acts of kindness to the least of these are seen as service to Christ Himself.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, offering teachings on humility and generosity. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_pharisees.htm">The Pharisees</a> Religious leaders often present in the context of Jesus' teachings, known for their strict adherence to the law. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection_of_the_righteous.htm">The Resurrection of the Righteous</a> A future event when those who have lived righteously will be rewarded. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_poor,_the_crippled,_the_lame,_and_the_blind.htm">The Poor, the Crippled, the Lame, and the Blind</a> Groups mentioned earlier in the chapter as those who should be invited to a banquet, representing those who cannot repay kindness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a> A metaphorical setting used by Jesus to illustrate the Kingdom of God and the call to selfless generosity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/selfless_generosity.htm">Selfless Generosity</a> Jesus calls us to give without expecting anything in return. Our motivation should be love and obedience to God, not personal gain. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The promise of being "repaid at the resurrection of the righteous" encourages believers to focus on eternal rewards rather than immediate, earthly compensation. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_service.htm">Humility in Service</a> Serving those who cannot repay us cultivates humility and reflects the character of Christ, who served humanity selflessly. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a> Trust that God sees and rewards our acts of kindness, even if they go unnoticed by others. Our faithfulness will be acknowledged in His perfect timing. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_gospel.htm">Living Out the Gospel</a> By serving the marginalized, we embody the Gospel message, demonstrating God's love and grace to a watching world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 14</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_study_of_mariology.htm">What is the study of Mariology?</a> <a href="/q/why_ignore_jesus'_call_to_aid_the_poor.htm">Why do so many Christians ignore Jesus’ commands to care for the poor (Luke 14:12-14)?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a> <a href="/q/why_didn't_disciples_recognize_jesus.htm">If Jesus was physically resurrected, why did His disciples sometimes fail to recognize Him (Luke 24:15-16, John 20:14)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) At the resurrection of the just.--The passage has the interest of being the first occurrence of the word "resurrection" in our Lord's teaching. On this point our Lord, while rebuking the pride and hypocrisy of the Pharisees, accepted the fundamental doctrine of their system, and so furnished a precedent for St. Paul's conduct in <a href="/acts/23-6.htm" title="But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.">Acts 23:6</a>. <a href="/commentaries/luke/14-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you will be ἔσῃ (esē) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. blessed. μακάριος (makarios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3107.htm">Strong's 3107: </a> Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. Since ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they cannot ἔχουσιν (echousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. repay ἀνταποδοῦναί (antapodounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_467.htm">Strong's 467: </a> To give in return, recompense. From anti and apodidomi; to requite. you, σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. you σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will be repaid ἀνταποδοθήσεται (antapodothēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_467.htm">Strong's 467: </a> To give in return, recompense. From anti and apodidomi; to requite. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. resurrection ἀναστάσει (anastasei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_386.htm">Strong's 386: </a> A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. righteous.” δικαίων (dikaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/14-14.htm">Luke 14:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/14-14.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 14:14 And you will be blessed because they (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/14-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 14:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 14:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/14-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 14:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 14:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>