en_tn/luk/14/12.md

Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues speaking at the Pharisee's house, but addresses his host directly.

the man who had invited him

"the Pharisee who had invited him to his house for a meal"

When you give

"you" is singular because Jesus is speaking directly to the Pharisee that invited him. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)

do not invite

This probably does not mean they can never invite these people. More likely it means they should invite others as well. AT: "do not only invite" or "do not always invite"

as they may

"because they might"

invite you in return

"in return" is an idiom for "doing something as an exchange." AT: "invite you in exchange" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

you will be repaid

This can be stated in active form. AT: "in this way they will repay you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

translationWords

• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/banquet
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/neighbor