Luke 14:14and you will be blessed, because they don't have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous."
The setting
Same Pharisee's house, Galilee. Jesus continues his radical dinner teaching while wealthy guests shift uncomfortably...
The emotion here: passionate about eternal perspective while challenging earthly values
The original word
antapodoma (ἀνταπόδομα) — a complete repayment, full recompense with interest
Why it matters
First-century reciprocity was legally binding - dinner invitations created social debts
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 14:14
The phrase 'resurrection of the righteous' was a Pharisaic belief Jesus is affirming
Common misconceptionThis promises earthly blessings for helping the poor, but Jesus specifically says the reward comes 'in the resurrection' — not now.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 14:14
Bible Genome reading
Luke 14:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 14:14 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 75% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include blessing, reward. Notable phrases: you will be blessed; repaid in the resurrection. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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