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Charity Over Show
Commentators explain that Jesus' command is less about the literal form of a feast and more about the principle behind it. The core message is to practice genuine charity motivated by love for Christ, rather than hosting events for social gain or show. As one scholar notes, thoughtful, private relief given to those who cannot repay fulfills the essence of this teaching.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 14:13
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Luke 14:13
When thou makest a feast (οταν δοχην ποιηις). Hοταν and the present subjunctive in an indefinite temporal clause. Δοχη means recep…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 14:13
19th Century
Bishop
When thou makest a feast.—Literally, as in Luke 5:29, a reception.
In practice, it hardly needs to be sai…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 14:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 14:13
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…
John Gill
On Luke 14:13
17th Century
Pastor
But when thou makest a feast
An entertainment for others, a dinner, or a supper:
call the poor, t…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 14:7–14
17th Century
Minister
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…