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Luke 14:14
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KJ21
and thou shalt be blessed, for they cannot recompense thee. For thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.”
ASV
and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not wherewith to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just.
AMP
and you will be blessed because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous (the just, the upright).”
AMPC
Then you will be blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied), because they have no way of repaying you, and you will be recompensed at the resurrection of the just (upright).
BRG
And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
CSB
And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
CSBA
And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.’
CEB
And you will be blessed because they can’t repay you. Instead, you will be repaid when the just are resurrected.”
CJB
How blessed you will be that they have nothing with which to repay you! For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
CEV
They cannot pay you back. But God will bless you and reward you when his people rise from death.
DARBY
and thou shalt be blessed; for they have not [the means] to recompense thee; for it shall be recompensed thee in the resurrection of the just.
DLNT
and you will be blessed because they do not have the means to repay you. For it will be repaid to you at the resurrection of the righteous”.
DRA
And thou shalt be blessed, because they have not wherewith to make thee recompense: for recompense shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.
ERV
Then you will have great blessings, because these people cannot pay you back. They have nothing. But God will reward you at the time when all godly people rise from death.”
EASY
Then God will make you happy. Those people cannot pay you for the meal you have given to them. Instead, God will pay you, on the day when he makes good people become alive again.’
EHV
and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. Certainly, you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous.”
ESV
and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”
ESVUK
and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”
EXB
Then you will be blessed, because they have nothing and cannot pay you back [C something given was typically repaid with goods, favors, or honor]. ·But [For] you will be repaid ·when the good people rise from the dead [L at the resurrection of the righteous].”
GNV
And thou shalt be blessed, because they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
GW
Then you will be blessed because they don’t have any way to pay you back. You will be paid back when those who have God’s approval come back to life.”
GNT
and you will be blessed, because they are not able to pay you back. God will repay you on the day the good people rise from death.”
HCSB
And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
ICB
Then you will be blessed, because they cannot pay you back. They have nothing. But you will be rewarded when the good people rise from death.”
ISV
Then you will be blessed because they can’t repay you. And you will be repaid when the righteous are resurrected.”
PHILLIPS
Then, addressing his host, Jesus said, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner party, don’t invite your friends or your brothers or relations or wealthy neighbours, for the chances are they will invite you back, and you will be fully repaid. No, when you give a party, invite the poor, the lame, the crippled and the blind. That way lies real happiness for you. they have no means of repaying you, but you will be repaid when good men are rewarded—at the resurrection.”
JUB
and thou shalt be blessed, for they cannot recompense thee; for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
KJV
And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
AKJV
and thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
LSB
and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for it will be repaid to you at the resurrection of the righteous.”
LEB
and you will be blessed, because they are not able to repay you. For it will be paid back to you at the resurrection of the righteous.”
TLB
Then at the resurrection of the godly, God will reward you for inviting those who can’t repay you.”
MSG
Then he turned to the host. “The next time you put on a dinner, don’t just invite your friends and family and rich neighbors, the kind of people who will return the favor. Invite some people who never get invited out, the misfits from the wrong side of the tracks. You’ll be—and experience—a blessing. They won’t be able to return the favor, but the favor will be returned—oh, how it will be returned!—at the resurrection of God’s people.”
MEV
and you will be blessed, for they cannot repay you. You shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”
MOUNCE
Then you will be blessed, because they do not have a way to pay you back, for there will be a repayment for you at the resurrection of the righteous.”
NOG
Then you will be blessed because they don’t have any way to pay you back. You will be paid back when those who have God’s approval come back to life.”
NABRE
blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
NASB
and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
NASB1995
and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
NCB
Then indeed will you be blessed because they have no way to repay you. But you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
NCV
Then you will be blessed, because they have nothing and cannot pay you back. But you will be repaid when the good people rise from the dead.”
NET
Then you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
NIRV
Then you will be blessed. Your guests can’t pay you back. But you will be paid back when those who are right with God rise from the dead.”
NIV
and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
NIVUK
and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.’
NKJV
And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”
NLV
You will be happy if you do this. They cannot pay you back. You will get your pay when the people who are right with God are raised from the dead.”
NLT
Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”
NMB
and you will be happy; for they cannot recompense you, but you shall be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
NRSVA
And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.’
NRSVACE
And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.’
NRSVCE
And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
NRSVUE
And you will be blessed because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
NTFE
God will bless you, because they have no way to repay you! You will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
OJB
And Birkat Shomayim (the Blessing of Heaven) will befall you, because they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid in the Yom Tekumat HaTzadikkim (Day of the Resurrection of the Righteous, Rev 20:5).
RGT
“And you shall be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you shall be recompensed at the Resurrection of the Just.”
RSV
and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”
RSVCE
and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”
TLV
and you will be blessed, since they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
VOICE
Then you’ll be blessed because they can never repay you. Your reward will come from God at the resurrection of the just and good.
WEB
and 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.”
WE
You will be made happy because they cannot pay you. You will be repaid when all good people are raised from death.'
WYC
and thou shalt be blessed; for they have not whereof to yield [again] to thee, for it shall be yielded to thee [forsooth it shall be requited to thee] in the rising again of just men.
YLT
and happy thou shalt be, because they have not to recompense thee, for it shall be recompensed to thee in the rising again of the righteous.'
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