KJV ORIGINAL
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 thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Jesus turned to the guy who invited him and said, 'Listen, when you're throwing a dinner party, don't just invite your friends, family, or rich neighbors — basically anyone who's gonna invite you back and return the favor.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is saying true generosity isn't about getting something back — it's about giving with no strings attached.
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