Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
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Bible References
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Leviticus 19:34
You are to treat the resident alien the same way you treat the native born among you love him like yourself, since you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 10:18
He executes justice for the orphan and the widows, loves the foreigner, and gives them food and clothing."
1 Kings 17:10
So he got up and went to Zarephath. As he arrived at the entrance to the city, a widow was there gathering sticks. So he asked her, "Please, may I have some water in a cup so I can have a drink."
2 Kings 4:8
Some time later, Elisha went to Shunem, where he met a prominent and wealthy woman who persuaded him to have a meal with her. As a result, whenever he was in the area, he stopped by to eat with her.
Job 31:19
if I've observed someone who is about to die for lack of clothes or if I have no clothing to give to the poor,
Isaiah 58:7
Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"
Matthew 25:35
because I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.
Acts 16:15
When she and her family were baptized, she urged us, "If you are convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home." And she continued to insist that we do so.
Romans 12:13
Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.
Romans 16:23
Gaius, who is host to me and the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus greet you.
1 Timothy 3:2
Therefore, an elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, stable, sensible, respectable, hospitable to strangers, and teachable.
1 Timothy 5:10
She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
Titus 1:8
Instead, he must be hospitable to strangers, must appreciate what is good, and be sensible, honest, moral, and self-controlled.
1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
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Genesis 18:2
he glanced up and saw three men standing there, not far from him. As soon as he noticed them, Abraham ran from the tent entrance to greet them and bowed low to the ground.
Genesis 19:1
The two angels entered Sodom at sunset while Lot was sitting in the gate area of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up, greeted them, bowed low with his face to the ground,
Judges 13:15
Manoah responded to the angel of the LORD, "Please, let us detain you while we prepare a young goat for you."
Matthew 25:40
The king will answer them, "I tell all of you with certainty, since you did it for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.'