When thou makest a feast (οταν δοχην ποιηις). Hοταν and the present subjunctive in an indefinite temporal clause. Δοχη means recep…

The poor. Those who are without adequate food.

The maimed. Those who are lacking a part of their body, such as an arm or a…

When thou makest a feast.—Literally, as in Luke 5:29, a reception.

In practice, it hardly needs to be sai…

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: for t…

Theophylact of Ohrid: Since a supper is composed of two parties—the invited and the inviter—and having already exhorted the…

Having addressed the Pharisee’s guests, Jesus turns to his host and speaks words resembling 6:32–36 (see comments). In view of one’s ultimate rewar…

But when thou makest a feast
An entertainment for others, a dinner, or a supper:

Even in the common actions of life, Christ marks what we do, not only in our religious assemblies, but at our tables. We see in many cases that a m…