Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” New Living Translation Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.” English Standard Version and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” Berean Standard Bible and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Berean Literal Bible 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.” King James Bible And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. New King James Version And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” New American Standard Bible 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.” NASB 1995 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.” NASB 1977 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.” Legacy Standard Bible 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.” Amplified Bible 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).” Berean Annotated Bible and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection (rising again) of the righteous. Christian Standard Bible And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Holman Christian Standard Bible And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” American Standard Version and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not wherewith to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just. Contemporary English Version They cannot pay you back. But God will bless you and reward you when his people rise from death. English Revised Version and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not wherewith to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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." Good News Translation 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." International Standard Version Then you will be blessed because they can't repay you. And you will be repaid when the righteous are resurrected." NET Bible Then you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." New Heart English Bible 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." Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt be blessed: for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Weymouth New Testament 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." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you will be blessed, because they have nothing to repay you, for it will be repaid to you in the resurrection of the righteous.” Berean Literal Bible 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.” Young's Literal Translation 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.' Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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.” New American Bible blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” New Revised Standard Version And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you will be blessed; for they have nothing to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And you will be blessed, for they have nothing to repay you, for your reward will be in the resurrection of the righteous.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand you shall be blessed; for they have no power to repay you; but you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament and thou shalt be blessed; because they cannot recompense thee: for a recompence shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just. Mace New Testament and you shall be happy in not receiving a requital: for you shall be recompenc'd at the resurrection of the just. Weymouth New Testament 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." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Guests…13But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, 14and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” 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.”… Cross References you will be blessed. Proverbs 22:9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. Psalm 41:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. Since they cannot repay you, Luke 6:34-35 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Luke 6:30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back. Matthew 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. Acts 24:15 and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. Revelation 11:18 The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.” Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Matthew 25:34-40 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.’ … Matthew 6:19-21 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. Matthew 19:21 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.” Matthew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 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. Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. 2 Corinthians 5:10 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. Treasury of Scripture And you shall be blessed; for they cannot recompense you: for you shall be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. for thou. Proverbs 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Matthew 6:4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. Matthew 10:41,42 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. Luke 20:35,36 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: … Daniel 12:2,3 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… John 5:29 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. Jump to Previous Able Although Blessed Means Payment Recompense Recompensed Repaid Repay Requital Requiting Resources Resurrection Reward Righteous Rising Upright WherewithJump to Next Able Although Blessed Means Payment Recompense Recompensed Repaid Repay Requital Requiting Resources Resurrection Reward Righteous Rising Upright WherewithLuke 14 1. Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;7. teaches humility; 12. to feast the poor; 15. under the parable of the great supper, 23. shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven. 25. Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand, 31. lest with shame they revolt from him afterward; 34. and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor. and you will be blessed. 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 (Genesis 12:2-3). In the New Testament, Jesus frequently speaks of blessings in the context of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), 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, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, offering teachings on humility and generosity. 2. The Pharisees Religious leaders often present in the context of Jesus' teachings, known for their strict adherence to the law. 3. The Resurrection of the Righteous A future event when those who have lived righteously will be rewarded. 4. The Poor, the Crippled, the Lame, and the Blind Groups mentioned earlier in the chapter as those who should be invited to a banquet, representing those who cannot repay kindness. 5. The Banquet A metaphorical setting used by Jesus to illustrate the Kingdom of God and the call to selfless generosity. Teaching Points Selfless GenerosityJesus calls us to give without expecting anything in return. Our motivation should be love and obedience to God, not personal gain. Eternal Perspective The promise of being "repaid at the resurrection of the righteous" encourages believers to focus on eternal rewards rather than immediate, earthly compensation. Humility in Service Serving those who cannot repay us cultivates humility and reflects the character of Christ, who served humanity selflessly. Trust in God's Justice 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. Living Out the Gospel By serving the marginalized, we embody the Gospel message, demonstrating God's love and grace to a watching world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:14?2. How does Luke 14:14 encourage us to serve those who cannot repay us? 3. What does "repaid at the resurrection" in Luke 14:14 imply about eternal rewards? 4. How does Luke 14:14 connect with Jesus' teachings on humility and generosity? 5. How can we apply Luke 14:14 in our daily acts of kindness? 6. In what ways does Luke 14:14 challenge our motives for helping others? 7. What does Luke 14:14 reveal about the nature of true generosity and reward? 8. How does Luke 14:14 challenge societal views on wealth and status? 9. In what ways does Luke 14:14 emphasize the importance of humility? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 14? 11. What is the study of Mariology? 12. Why do so many Christians ignore Jesus’ commands to care for the poor (Luke 14:12-14)? 13. 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)? 14. If Jesus was physically resurrected, why did His disciples sometimes fail to recognize Him (Luke 24:15-16, John 20:14)? What Does Luke 14:14 Mean The Context of Luke 14Jesus is at a Sabbath meal in a Pharisee’s home (Luke 14:1). After healing a man (Luke 14:2–4) and teaching on humility (Luke 14:7–11), He urges His host to invite “the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind” rather than friends who can pay him back (Luke 14:12–13). Luke 14:14 flows directly from this call to selfless hospitality. and you will be blessed • God promises a present blessing for obedience. As Proverbs 19:17 states, “Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.” • The blessing is real and tangible, though not always material. Acts 20:35 reminds us, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” • Our Lord ties blessing to generosity again in Luke 6:35: “Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great.” Since they cannot repay you • True generosity targets those who have no means to reciprocate. This is love without strings, mirroring God’s grace (Romans 5:8). • Giving to the helpless reflects God’s own character (Psalm 146:7–9). • Jesus strips away self-interest, just as He teaches in Matthew 6:3–4: when we give secretly, the Father—not people—rewards us. you will be repaid • God Himself becomes the guarantor of every unselfish act. Hebrews 6:10 assures believers that “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work.” • Unlike human repayment, divine repayment is perfectly timed and perfectly measured (Ephesians 6:8). at the resurrection of the righteous • Jesus points forward to a literal, bodily resurrection (John 5:28–29). • Rewards are distributed at that future moment, when believers appear before Christ’s judgment seat (2 Corinthians 5:10). • Revelation 20:6 declares, “Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection.” This promise anchors sacrificial service today. summary Luke 14:14 assures believers that acts of selfless generosity are never overlooked. Blessing comes now in fellowship with God and ultimately at the resurrection, when Christ personally rewards every deed done for those who cannot return the favor. Genuine hospitality, rooted in grace, carries eternal significance. (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 Acts 23:6.Greek andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. you will be ἔσῃ (esē) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1510: 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 Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. Since ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they cannot ἔχουσιν (echousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. repay ἀνταποδοῦναί (antapodounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 467: To give in return, recompense. From anti and apodidomi; to requite. you, σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. you σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will be repaid ἀνταποδοθήσεται (antapodothēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 467: To give in return, recompense. From anti and apodidomi; to requite. at ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: 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 Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 386: 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 Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 1342: From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. 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