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href="/bsb/luke/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But when you make a feast, call the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But when you give a feast, invite <i>the</i> poor, <i>the</i> maimed, <i>the</i> lame, <i>the</i> blind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But whenever you give a banquet, invite people who are poor, who have disabilities, who are limping, <i>and</i> people who are blind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But when you give a reception, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But when you give a reception, invite <i>the</i> poor, <i>the</i> crippled, <i>the</i> lame, <i>the</i> blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But when you give a reception, invite <i>the</i> poor, <i>the</i> crippled, <i>the</i> lame, <i>the</i> blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But when you give a banquet <i>or</i> a reception, invite the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the contrary, when you host a banquet, invite those who are poor, maimed, lame, or blind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the contrary, when you host a banquet, invite those who are poor, maimed, lame, or blind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But when thou makest a feast, bid the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When you give a feast, invite the poor, the paralyzed, the lame, and the blind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But when thou makest a feast, bid the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Instead, when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the handicapped, the lame, and the blind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Instead, when you give a banquet, make it your habit to invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But when you host an elaborate meal, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the lame, or the blind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But when you entertain, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the lame, or the blind; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />but when you may make a feast, be calling poor, maimed, lame, blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But when you make a feast, call the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> but when thou mayest make a feast, be calling poor, maimed, lame, blind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But when thou makest an entertainment, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But when you prepare a feast, call the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But when you give a reception, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame and the blind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“But whenever you make a reception, invite the poor, the disabled, the maimed and the blind.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But when you make a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But when you may make a feast, invite the poor, maimed, lame, blind:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But when thou makest an entertainment, invite the poor, the maimed, the halt, the blind:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but when you make a feast call the poor, and maimed, the lame and blind:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But when you entertain, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>but, when you make a feast, call <i>the</i> poor, maimed, lame, blind;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But when thou makest a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind; and thou shalt be happy;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/14-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5942" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">The Parable of the Guests</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">when</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēs (V-PSA-2S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">you host</a> <a href="/greek/1403.htm" title="1403: dochēn (N-AFS) -- A feast, banquet, reception. From dechomai; a reception, i.e. Convivial entertainment.">a banquet,</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kalei (V-PMA-2S) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">invite</a> <a href="/greek/4434.htm" title="4434: ptōchous (Adj-AMP) -- Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. ">the poor,</a> <a href="/greek/376.htm" title="376: anapeirous (Adj-AMP) -- Crippled, maimed. From ana and peros; crippled.">the crippled,</a> <a href="/greek/5560.htm" title="5560: chōlous (Adj-AMP) -- Lame, deprived of a foot, limping. Apparently a primary word; halt, i.e. Limping.">the lame,</a> <a href="/greek/5185.htm" title="5185: typhlous (Adj-AMP) -- Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind.">and the blind,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />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.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-46.htm">Matthew 5:46-47</a></span><br />If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same? / And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11</a></span><br />For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a></span><br />They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a></span><br />A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9-10</a></span><br />Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.’ / So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a></span><br />Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a></span><br />Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But when you make a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:</p><p class="hdg">call.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/14-21.htm">Luke 14:21</a></b></br> So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-41.htm">Luke 11:41</a></b></br> But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/14-29.htm">Deuteronomy 14:29</a></b></br> And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which <i>are</i> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/luke/12-23.htm">Body</a> <a href="/luke/12-39.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/mark/9-45.htm">Crippled</a> <a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Entertain</a> <a href="/luke/14-10.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Invite</a> <a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Lame</a> <a href="/mark/9-43.htm">Maimed</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Makest</a> <a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/luke/11-41.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Reception</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/14-16.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/acts/27-22.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/luke/14-21.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/luke/17-37.htm">Body</a> <a href="/luke/16-21.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/luke/14-21.htm">Crippled</a> <a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Entertain</a> <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Invite</a> <a href="/acts/3-2.htm">Lame</a> <a href="/luke/14-21.htm">Maimed</a> <a href="/john/8-53.htm">Makest</a> <a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/luke/14-21.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Reception</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-7.htm">teaches humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-12.htm">to feast the poor;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-15.htm">under the parable of the great supper, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-23.htm">shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-31.htm">lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/14-34.htm">and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But when you host a banquet</b><br>In the cultural context of the first century, hosting a banquet was a significant social event. It was an opportunity to display wealth, status, and hospitality. Banquets were often used to strengthen social ties and reciprocate favors. Jesus challenges this norm by suggesting a different approach to hospitality, one that reflects the values of the Kingdom of God rather than societal expectations. This teaching aligns with the broader biblical theme of humility and selflessness, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a>, where believers are encouraged to consider others above themselves.<p><b>invite the poor</b><br>The poor in biblical times were often marginalized and lacked the means to reciprocate hospitality. By instructing hosts to invite the poor, Jesus emphasizes the importance of selfless giving and caring for those who cannot repay. This reflects the heart of God, who is described throughout Scripture as a defender of the poor and needy (<a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Psalm 82:3-4</a>). It also echoes the Old Testament laws that commanded care for the poor, such as in <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a>.<p><b>the crippled</b><br>In ancient society, those with physical disabilities were often excluded from full participation in community life and religious activities. By including the crippled, Jesus highlights the inclusivity of God's Kingdom, where physical limitations do not determine one's value or ability to participate. This mirrors the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>, which speaks of a time when the lame will leap like a deer, symbolizing restoration and inclusion.<p><b>the lame</b><br>The lame, like the crippled, were often marginalized and seen as less than whole. Jesus' instruction to invite them to the banquet underscores the message that God's love and grace extend to all, regardless of physical condition. This is consistent with Jesus' ministry, where He frequently healed the lame, demonstrating His power and compassion (<a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a>).<p><b>and the blind</b><br>The blind were another group often marginalized in ancient times. By including them in the invitation, Jesus challenges societal norms and emphasizes spiritual insight over physical sight. This is a recurring theme in Scripture, where spiritual blindness is contrasted with physical blindness (<a href="/john/9-39.htm">John 9:39-41</a>). Jesus' ministry often involved giving sight to the blind, both physically and spiritually, symbolizing the opening of eyes to the truth of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, offering a teaching on humility and generosity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a></b><br>Those lacking material wealth, often marginalized in society.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crippled.htm">The Crippled</a></b><br>Individuals with physical disabilities, often excluded from social gatherings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lame.htm">The Lame</a></b><br>Those with mobility impairments, representing those who are often overlooked.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blind.htm">The Blind</a></b><br>Individuals without sight, symbolizing those who are often dependent on others.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/embrace_radical_hospitality.htm">Embrace Radical Hospitality</a></b><br>Jesus calls us to extend our hospitality beyond our comfort zones, inviting those who cannot repay us. This reflects God's grace, which is given freely to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_the_marginalized.htm">Value the Marginalized</a></b><br>By inviting the poor, crippled, lame, and blind, we acknowledge their inherent worth and dignity as image-bearers of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflect_christ's_love.htm">Reflect Christ's Love</a></b><br>Our actions should mirror Christ's love and compassion, reaching out to those society often neglects.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/challenge_social_norms.htm">Challenge Social Norms</a></b><br>Jesus challenges cultural norms that prioritize social status and reciprocity, urging us to act counter-culturally in our generosity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Our reward for such hospitality is not earthly recognition but heavenly treasure, as God sees and rewards our faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_god's_promises_to_his_people.htm">How can you show love to strangers today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_parties.htm">What is the biblical perspective on attending parties?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_prioritizing_others'_interests.htm">What does prioritizing others' interests entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_show_love_to_strangers_today.htm">How can you show love to strangers today?</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>(13) <span class= "bld">When thou makest a feast.</span>--Literally, as in <a href="/luke/5-29.htm" title="And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.">Luke 5:29</a>, <span class= "ital">a reception.</span> In practice, it need hardly be said, the form of obedience to the precept must, of necessity, vary with the varying phases of social life, and with the lessons of experience. Relief given privately, thoughtfully, discriminatively, may be better both for the giver, as less ostentatious, and for the receivers, as tending to the formation of a higher character, than the open feast of the Eastern form of benevolence. The essence of the beatitude, as distinct from its form, remains for all who give freely to those who can give them no recompense in return, who have nothing to offer but their thanks and prayers.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 13, 14.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: and thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee.</span> Great pagan moralists, sick at heart at these dreary, selfish society conventionalities, have condemned this system of entertaining those who would be likely to make an equivalent return for the interested hospitality. So Martial, writing of such an incident, says, 'You are asking for gifts, Sextus, not for friends." Nehemiah gives a somewhat similar charge to the Jews of his day: "Eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared" (<a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just</span>. There is no doubt that Jesus here was alluding to that first resurrection which would consist of the "just" only; of that which St. John speaks of in rapt and glowing terms: "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection" (<a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6</a>). This was a doctrine evidently much insisted on by the early teachers of Christianity (see <a href="/john/5-25.htm">John 5:25</a>; <a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Acts 24:15</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-11.htm">Philippians 3:11</a>; and compare our Lord's words again in <a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Luke 20:35</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/14-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλ’</span> <span class="translit">(all’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅταν</span> <span class="translit">(hotan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> </span><span class="str2">When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you host</span><br /><span class="grk">ποιῇς</span> <span class="translit">(poiēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a banquet,</span><br /><span class="grk">δοχὴν</span> <span class="translit">(dochēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1403.htm">Strong's 1403: </a> </span><span class="str2">A feast, banquet, reception. From dechomai; a reception, i.e. Convivial entertainment.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">invite</span><br /><span class="grk">κάλει</span> <span class="translit">(kalei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the poor,</span><br /><span class="grk">πτωχούς</span> <span class="translit">(ptōchous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4434.htm">Strong's 4434: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the crippled,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναπείρους</span> <span class="translit">(anapeirous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">Crippled, maimed. From ana and peros; crippled.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the lame,</span><br /><span class="grk">χωλούς</span> <span class="translit">(chōlous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5560.htm">Strong's 5560: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lame, deprived of a foot, limping. Apparently a primary word; 'halt', i.e. Limping.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] the blind,</span><br /><span class="grk">τυφλούς</span> <span class="translit">(typhlous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5185.htm">Strong's 5185: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blind, physically or mentally. 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