Luke 14:13 cpdv — But when you prepare a feast, call the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But when you prepare a feast, call the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind. "

— Luke 14:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 14 — Context

10

But when you are invited, go, sit down in the lowest place, so that, when he who invited you arrives, he may say to you, ‘Friend, go up higher.’ Then you will have glory in the sight of those who sit at table together with you.

11

For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.”

12

Then he also said to the one who had invited him: “When you prepare a lunch or dinner, do not choose to call your friends, or your brothers, or your relatives, or your wealthy neighbors, lest perhaps they might then invite you in return and repayment would made to you.

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But when you prepare a feast, call the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind.

14

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.”

15

When someone sitting at table with him had heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is he who will eat bread in the kingdom of God.”

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So he said to him: “A certain man prepared a great feast, and he invited many.

Luke 14:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:13 say?
Luke 14:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But when you prepare a feast, call the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind. ”
Where is Luke 14:13 in the Bible?
Luke 14:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 13.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 14:13.
What translation should I read Luke 14:13 in?
Luke 14:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 14:13?
Luke 14:13 reads (CPDV): “But when you prepare a feast, call the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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