Luke 14:12

Ἔλεγεν δὲ καὶ τῷ κεκληκότι αὐτόν Ὅταν ποιῇς ἄριστον ἢ δεῖπνον μὴ φώνει τοὺς φίλους σου μηδὲ τοὺς ἀδελφούς σου μηδὲ τοὺς συγγενεῖς σου μηδὲ γείτονας πλουσίους μήποτε καὶ αὐτοὶ σε ἀντικαλέσωσίν καὶ γένηται σοι ἀνταπόδομά
Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid again, thee and a recompence be made thee.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
Ἔλεγεν
G3004 V-IAI-3S
legō
properly, to ___%___lay___%___ forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
  • to say, to speak
    • affirm over, maintain
      • "to teach"to exhort, advise, to command, direct"to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say"to call by name, to call, name"to speak out, speak of, mention
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
τῷ
G3588 T-DSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
κεκληκότι
G2564 V-RAP-DSM
kaleō
to ___%___call___%___ (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • to call
    • to call aloud, utter in a loud voice
      • "to invite
    to call i.e., to name, by name
    • to give a name to
      • to receive the name of, receive as a name
        • "to give some name to one, call his name
      to be called i.e., to bear a name or title (among men)"to salute one by name
αὐτόν
G846 P-ASM
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
    • "he, she, it"the same
Ὅταν
G3752
hotan
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • when, whenever, as long as, as soon as
ποιῇς
G4160 V-PAS-2S
poieō
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • to make
    • with the names of things made, to produce, construct, form, fashion, etc.
      • "to be the authors of, the cause"to make ready, to prepare"to produce, bear, shoot forth"to acquire, to provide a thing for one's self"to make a thing out of something"to (make i.e.,) render one anything
      • to (make i.e.,) constitute or appoint one anything, to appoint or ordain one that
        • "to (make i.e.,) declare one anything
      to put one forth, to lead him out"to make one do something
      • cause one to
      to be the authors of a thing (to cause, bring about)
    to do
    • to act rightly, do well
      • to carry out, to execute
      to do a thing unto one
      • to do to one
      with designation of time: to pass, spend"to celebrate, keep
      • to make ready, and so at the same time to institute, the celebration of the passover
      to perform: to a promise
ἄριστον
G712 N-ASN
ariston
the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from ἦρι (___%___early___%___)), i.e., luncheon
  • the first food taken early in the morning before work, breakfast
    • "later usage: dinner
ἢ
G2228 CONJ
ē
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • either, or, than
δεῖπνον
G1173 N-ASN
deipnon
dinner, i.e., the chief meal (usually in the evening)
  • supper, especially a formal meal usually held at the evening,
    • used of the Messiah's feast, symbolising salvation in the kingdom
    food taken at evening
μὴ
G3361 PRT-N
mē
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • no, not lest
φώνει
G5455 V-PAM-2S
phōneō
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
  • to sound, emit a sound, to speak
    • of a cock: to crow
      • "of men: to cry, cry out, cry aloud, speak with a loud voice
    to call, to call one's self, either by one's own voice or though another"to send for, summon
    • to call out of (i.e., bid one to quit a place and come to one
      • "to invite"to address, accost, call by a name
τοὺς
G3588 T-APM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
φίλους
G5384 A-APM
philos
actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
  • friend, to be friendly to one, wish him well
    • a friend
      • "an associate"he who associates familiarly with one, a companion"one of the bridegroom's friends who on his behalf asked the hand of the bride and rendered him various services in closing the marriage and celebrating the nuptials
σου
G4675
sou
of thee, thy
  • thy, thee
μηδὲ
G3366 CONJ
mēde
but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • and not, but not, nor, not
τοὺς
G3588 T-APM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀδελφούς
G80 N-APM
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
  • a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
    • "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
    • his brothers by blood
      • "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
σου
G4675
sou
of thee, thy
  • thy, thee
μηδὲ
G3366 CONJ
mēde
but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • and not, but not, nor, not
τοὺς
G3588 T-APM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
συγγενεῖς
G4773 A-APM
syngenēs
a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman
  • of the same kin, akin to, related by blood
    • "in a wider sense, of the same race, a fellow countryman
σου
G4675
sou
of thee, thy
  • thy, thee
μηδὲ
G3366 CONJ
mēde
but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • and not, but not, nor, not
γείτονας
G1069 N-APM
geitōn
a neighbour (as adjoining one's ground); by implication, a friend
  • a neighbour
πλουσίους
G4145 A-APM
plousios
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
  • wealthy, abounding in material resources
    • "metaphorically abounding, abundantly supplied
    • abounding (rich) in Christian virtues and eternal possessions
μήποτε
G3379 CONJ
mēpote
not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
  • that ... not, lest, whether perhaps, whether or not, in no way, perhaps
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
αὐτοὶ
G846 P-NPM
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
    • "he, she, it"the same
σε
G4571
se
thee
  • thou, thee
ἀντικαλέσωσίν
G479 V-AAS-3P
antikaleō
to invite in return
  • to invite in turn
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
γένηται
G1096 V-2ADS-3S
ginomai
to cause to be (___%___gen___%___-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • to become, i.e., to come into existence, begin to be, receive being
    • "to become, i.e., to come to pass, happen
    • of events
    to arise, appear in history, come upon the stage
    • of men appearing in public
    to be made, finished
    • of miracles, to be performed, wrought
    to become, be made
σοι
G4671
soi
to thee
  • to you
ἀνταπόδομά
G468 N-NSN
antapodoma
a requital (properly, the thing)
  • the thing paid back, requital

Ἔλεγεν δὲ καὶ τῷ κεκληκότι αὐτόν Ὅταν ποιῇς ἄριστον ἢ δεῖπνον μὴ φώνει τοὺς φίλους σου μηδὲ τοὺς ἀδελφούς σου μηδὲ τοὺς συγγενεῖς σου μηδὲ γείτονας πλουσίους μήποτε καὶ αὐτοὶ σε ἀντικαλέσωσίν καὶ γένηται σοι ἀνταπόδομά
12
Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid again, thee and a recompence be made thee.
Cross References

James 2:1

Ἀδελφοί μου μὴ ἐν προσωποληψίαις ἔχετε τὴν πίστιν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τῆς δόξης
1
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

Matthew 5:46

ἐὰν γὰρ ἀγαπήσητε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς τίνα μισθὸν ἔχετε οὐχὶ καὶ οἱ τελῶναι τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσιν
46
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

Proverbs 22:16

עֹשֵֽׁק דָּל לְהַרְבּוֹת לוֹ נֹתֵן לְעָשִׁיר אַךְ-לְמַחְסֽוֹר׃
16
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

Luke 6:32

καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστίν καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσιν
32
For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

Proverbs 14:20

גַּם-לְרֵעֵהוּ יִשָּׂנֵא רָשׁ וְאֹהֲבֵי עָשִׁיר רַבִּֽים׃
20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

Matthew 6:1

Προσέχετε τὴν ἐλεημοσύνην ὑμῶν μὴ ποιεῖν ἔμπροσθεν τῶν ἀνθρώπων πρὸς τὸ θεαθῆναι αὐτοῖς· εἰ δὲ μήγε μισθὸν οὐκ ἔχετε παρὰ τῷ πατρὶ ὑμῶν τῷ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς
1
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

Luke 1:53

πεινῶντας ἐνέπλησεν ἀγαθῶν καὶ πλουτοῦντας ἐξαπέστειλεν κενούς
53
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent away. empty

Zechariah 7:5

אֱמֹר אֶל-כָּל-עַם הָאָרֶץ וְאֶל-הַכֹּהֲנִים לֵאמֹר כִּֽי-צַמְתֶּם וְסָפוֹד בַּחֲמִישִׁי וּבַשְּׁבִיעִי וְזֶה שִׁבְעִים שָׁנָה הֲצוֹם צַמְתֻּנִי אָֽנִי׃
5
Speak unto all the people of the land, and to the priests, saying, When ye fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh month, even those seventy years, did ye at all fast unto me, even to me?

Matthew 6:16

Ὅταν δὲ νηστεύητε μὴ γίνεσθε ὥσπερ οἱ ὑποκριταὶ σκυθρωποί ἀφανίζουσιν γὰρ τὰ πρόσωπα αὐτῶν ὅπως φανῶσιν τοῖς ἀνθρώποις νηστεύοντες· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ἀπέχουσιν τὸν μισθὸν αὐτῶν
16
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
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