Luke 14:14 web — and you will be blessed, because they don't have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection…

World English Bible

"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.""

— Luke 14:14, World English Bible

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Luke 14 — Context

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For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

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He also said to the one who had invited him, "When you make a dinner or a supper, don't call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back.

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But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the lame, or the blind;

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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."

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When one of those who sat at the table with him heard these things, he said to him, "Blessed is he who will feast in the Kingdom of God!"

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But he said to him, "A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people.

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He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, 'Come, for everything is ready now.'

Luke 14:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 14:14 say?
Luke 14:14 in the World English Bible reads: “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."”
Where is Luke 14:14 in the Bible?
Luke 14:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 14.
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 14:14.
What translation should I read Luke 14:14 in?
Luke 14:14 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 14:14?
Luke 14:14 reads (WEB): “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."” 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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