In Luke 14:21, the same instruction is enacted in the parable of the great banquet, where the master invites the poor, crippled, blind, and lame.

Luke 12:17 shows the rich fool's self-centered question, contrasting sharply with the command in Luke 14:13 to invite the poor.

Luke 10:35 describes the Samaritan's promise to repay expenses for caring for the wounded, mirroring the principle of helping those who cannot repay.

Deuteronomy 16:11 lists the same vulnerable groups as participants in the Feast of Weeks — a precedent for inviting the poor to festive meals.

In Hebrews 13:2, hospitality to strangers is commanded, resonating with Jesus' call to welcome those who cannot repay.

In 1 Timothy 5:10, caring for the afflicted is listed among good works, directly paralleling Jesus' instruction to invite the afflicted.

In Romans 12:13-16, Paul urges associating with the lowly and sharing with the needy, echoing Jesus' call to invite the poor.

Acts 4:35 describes distribution to each as they had need, applying the principle of providing for the poor.

Acts 4:34 reports no needy among them due to generous sharing, a community fulfillment of Jesus' call to include the poor.

Acts 2:45 shows believers selling possessions to distribute to the needy, directly embodying Jesus' command to care for the poor.

Acts 2:44 depicts believers sharing all things, providing for the needy — a practical outworking of the hospitality Jesus teaches.

Isaiah 58:10 promises light to those who pour themselves out for the hungry, reinforcing the sacrificial care for the poor Jesus commands.

Isaiah 58:7 commands sharing bread with the hungry and sheltering the homeless poor, echoing Jesus' call to invite the needy to feasts.

Deuteronomy 14:29 commands that the Levite, sojourner, fatherless, and widow eat from the tithe — the same inclusion of the marginalized Jesus commands for banquets.

Deuteronomy 16:14 repeats the command to include the marginalized in the Feast of Tabernacles, reinforcing the OT pattern Jesus echoes.

Deuteronomy 26:12 mandates giving the third-year tithe to the Levite, sojourner, fatherless, and widow — the same ethic of feeding the needy.

Deuteronomy 26:13 records the worshiper's declaration of having given the tithe to the poor — a direct obedience that mirrors Jesus' call to invite them.

Nehemiah 8:10 instructs sending portions to those who have nothing — directly reinforcing Jesus' call to include the poor in festive meals.

Job 29:15 mentions being eyes to the blind and feet to the lame — the exact categories Jesus names to invite.

In Psalm 41:1, blessing is promised to those who consider the poor — a direct echo of the heart behind Jesus' teaching.

Romans 12:16 directly calls believers to associate with the lowly, reinforcing the command in Luke 14:13 to invite the poor and humble.

In Deuteronomy 24:19, God commands leaving harvest for the poor — an OT parallel to Jesus' instruction to provide for the marginalized.

In Ezekiel 18:16, the righteous give bread to the hungry and clothe the poor — same care for the needy Jesus commands.

Nehemiah 8:12 describes a joyful feast where portions are sent to those with nothing — a parallel to Jesus' command to invite the poor.

Matthew 15:32-39 shows Jesus again feeding the hungry, illustrating the principle of caring for the poor and needy.

In Matthew 15:31, the same groups — crippled, lame, blind — are healed by Jesus, showing God's care for those Luke 14:13 commands we invite.

Matthew 14:14-21 shows Jesus feeding the hungry crowd, demonstrating compassion for the needy that aligns with inviting the poor to a feast.

Matthew 22:10's parable invites both good and bad to the wedding feast, reflecting the inclusive invitation to the poor and marginalized.

Job 31:16-20 describes sharing food and clothing with the poor and fatherless — mirroring the generous feast Jesus advocates.

Proverbs 14:31 states that being generous to the needy honors God — which underlies Jesus' command to invite the poor.

In Job 29:16, Job is a father to the needy — paralleling the care for the marginalized Jesus commands.

In Job 29:13, Job recalls bringing joy to widows — a similar heart for the forgotten, though not specifically a feast invitation.

Romans 15:26 records a collection for the poor, showing early church practice consistent with Luke 14:13's instruction to care for the poor.