Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 14:14

"and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not [wherewith] to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just." — Luke 14:14 (ASV)

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 reward from God, one should do good to those who cannot repay it, and without expecting a reward (cf. 6:35). Also, v.13 recalls Luke’s report of Jesus’ own concern for the poor and oppressed (cf. 4:18; 6:20–21).