But when you give a banquet, invite those who are poor. Also invite those who can’t see or walk.

你摆设筵席，倒要请那贫穷的、残废的、瘸腿的、瞎眼的，你就有福了！

你摆设宴席，倒要请那贫穷的、残疾的、瘸腿的、失明的，

你摆设宴席，倒要请那贫穷的、残疾的、瘸腿的、失明的，

相反，你设宴时，要邀请贫穷的、残疾的、瘸腿的、瞎眼的，

你摆筵席的时候，总要邀请那贫穷的、残废的、瘸腿的、瞎眼的，

相反，你预备宴席的时候，要邀请那些贫穷的、残疾的、瘸腿的、瞎眼的，

你擺設筵席，倒要請那貧窮的、殘廢的、瘸腿的、瞎眼的，你就有福了！

你擺設宴席，倒要請那貧窮的、殘疾的、瘸腿的、失明的，

你擺設宴席，倒要請那貧窮的、殘疾的、瘸腿的、失明的，

相反，你設宴時，要邀請貧窮的、殘疾的、瘸腿的、瞎眼的，

你擺筵席的時候，總要邀請那貧窮的、殘廢的、瘸腿的、瞎眼的，

不，你辦迎賓席的時候，要請討飯的、殘廢的、瘸腿的、眼瞎的，你就有福了。

相反，你預備宴席的時候，要邀請那些貧窮的、殘疾的、瘸腿的、瞎眼的，

惟設筵請貧者、殘者、跛者、瞽者、則爾福矣、

惟設饌、請貧乏、廢疾、跛者、瞽者、

惟爾設饌、當請貧乏、殘廢、跛者、瞽者、

惟宴請貧乏殘廢跛瞽之儔、乃為真福。

But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,

But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,

Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.

On the contrary, when you host a banquet, invite those who are poor, maimed, lame, or blind.

But whenever you give a banquet, invite people who are poor, who have disabilities, who are limping, and people who are blind;

But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind.

But when thou makest a feast, bid the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

On the contrary, when you host a banquet, invite those who are poor, maimed, lame, or blind.

But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

But when you host an elaborate meal, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.

But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the lame, or the blind;

“ The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry. He ordered his servant,‘ Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the town. Bring in those who are poor. Also bring those who can’t see or walk.’

“ I haven’t said no to what poor people have wanted. I haven’t let widows lose their hope.I haven’t kept my bread to myself. I’ve shared it with children whose fathers had died.From the time I was young, I’ve helped those widows. I’ve raised those children as a father would.Suppose I’ve seen people dying because they didn’t have enough clothes. I’ve seen needy people who didn’t have enough to keep warm.And they didn’t give me their blessing when I warmed them with wool from my sheep.

I was like eyes for those who were blind. I was like feet for those who couldn’t walk.I was like a father to needy people. I stood up for strangers in court.

Share your food with hungry people. Provide homeless people with a place to stay. Give naked people clothes to wear. Provide for the needs of your own family.

Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker. But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God.

Nehemiah said,“ Go and enjoy some good food and sweet drinks. Send some of it to people who don’t have any. This day is holy to our Lord. So don’t be sad. The joy of the Lord makes you strong.”

You will set apart a tenth of everything you produce in the third year. That’s the year for giving the tenth to people who have greater needs. You will give it to the Levites, outsiders and widows. You will also give it to children whose fathers have died. Then all of them will have plenty to eat in your towns.Speak to the Lord your God. Say to him,“ I have taken your sacred share from my house. I have given it to the Levites, outsiders and widows. I have also given it to children whose fathers have died. I’ve done everything you commanded me to do. I haven’t stopped obeying your commands. I haven’t forgotten any of them.

So the slaves went out into the streets. They gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good. Soon the wedding hall was filled with guests.

Then the Levites can come and eat. That’s because they won’t receive any part of the land as their share. The outsiders and widows who live in your towns can come. So can the children whose fathers have died. Everyone can have plenty to eat. Then the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.

Work hard to feed hungry people. Satisfy the needs of those who are crushed. Then my blessing will light up your darkness. And the night of your suffering will become as bright as the noonday sun.

When Jesus came ashore, he saw a large crowd. He felt deep concern for them. He healed their sick people.When it was almost evening, the disciples came to him.“ There is nothing here,” they said.“ It’s already getting late. Send the crowds away. They can go and buy some food in the villages.”Jesus replied,“ They don’t need to go away. You give them something to eat.”“ We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.“ Bring them here to me,” he said.Then Jesus directed the people to sit down on the grass. He took the five loaves and the two fish. He looked up to heaven and gave thanks. He broke the loaves into pieces. Then he gave them to the disciples. And the disciples gave them to the people.All of them ate and were satisfied. The disciples picked up 12 baskets of leftover pieces.The number of men who ate was about 5,000. Women and children also ate.

Don’t forget to welcome outsiders. By doing that, some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.

Be filled with joy in the sight of the Lord your God. Be joyful at the special place he will choose for his Name. You, your children, and your male and female servants should be joyful. So should the Levites living in your towns. So should the outsiders and widows living among you. And so should the children whose fathers have died.

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

Then all the people went away to eat and drink. They shared their food with others. They celebrated with great joy. Now they understood the words they had heard. That’s because everything had been explained to them.

Be filled with joy at your feast. You, your children, and your male and female servants should be joyful. So should the Levites, the outsiders, and the widows living in your towns. And so should the children whose fathers have died.

A leader must be free from blame. He must be faithful to his wife. In anything he does, he must not go too far. He must control himself. He must be worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home. He must be able to teach.

Those who were dying gave me their blessing. I made the hearts of widows sing.

Instead, a church leader must welcome people into his home. He must love what is good. He must control his mind and feelings. He must do what is right. He must be holy. He must control the desires of his body.

Then Jesus called for his disciples to come to him. He said,“ I feel deep concern for these people. They have already been with me three days. They don’t have anything to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry. If I do, they will become too weak on their way home.”His disciples answered him.“ There is nothing here,” they said.“ Where could we get enough bread to feed this large crowd?”“ How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked.“ Seven,” they replied,“ and a few small fish.”Jesus told the crowd to sit down on the ground.He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks. Then he broke them and gave them to the disciples. And the disciples passed them out to the people.All of them ate and were satisfied. After that, the disciples picked up seven baskets of leftover pieces.The number of men who ate was 4,000. Women and children also ate.After Jesus had sent the crowd away, he got into the boat. He went to the area near Magadan.

So there were no needy persons among them. From time to time, those who owned land or houses sold them. They brought the money from the sales.They put it down at the apostles’ feet. It was then given out to anyone who needed it.

All the believers were together. They shared everything they had.They sold property and other things they owned. They gave to anyone who needed something.

Let beer be for those who are dying. Let wine be for those who are sad and troubled.Let them drink and forget how poor they are. Let them forget their suffering.

Honor the Lord with your wealth. Give him the first share of all your crops.Then your storerooms will be so full they can’t hold everything. Your huge jars will spill over with fresh wine.

Hezekiah, the king of Judah, provided 1,000 bulls and 7,000 sheep and goats for the community. The officials provided 1,000 bulls and 10,000 sheep and goats for them. A large number of priests set themselves apart to the Lord.

He gave to each Israelite man and woman a loaf of bread. He also gave each one a date cake and a raisin cake. Then all the people went home.

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.Bless those who hurt you. Bless them, and do not curse them.Be joyful with those who are joyful. Be sad with those who are sad.Agree with one another. Don’t be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren’t considered important. Don’t think that you are better than others.

Give freely to poor people to show what is inside you. Then everything will be clean for you.

Peter went with them. When he arrived, he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him crying. They showed him the robes and other clothes Dorcas had made before she died.

Your love has given me great joy. It has encouraged me. My brother, you have renewed the hearts of the Lord’s people.