46 Bible Verses about Visiting

Then one of them, named Cleopas, answering said, Art thou the only sojourner at Jerusalem, who hath not known the singular events of those days?

And his parents went annually to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.

AFTER these things there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

On the morrow a great multitude who came to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and they who inhabit Mesopotamia, and Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia, and Phrygia, and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Lybia adjoining Cyrene, and the sojourners, who are Romans, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our own several tongues the marvellous things of God.

And he arose and went: and lo! an Ethiopian man, an eunuch, a person in power under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasury; he had gone to worship unto Jerusalem, and was returning, and sitting in his chariot, was reading the prophet Isaiah.

for a friend of mine is come to me off a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.

But when he had completed his fortieth year, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.

And turning his back upon them, he went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there.

And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and looking round about upon all things, it being now even-tide, he departed to Bethany with the twelve.

And it came to pass, as they were travelling, that he entered into a certain village; and a woman, named Martha, received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting down also at the feet of Jesus, hearkened to his discourse. But Martha was hurrying about to provide a large entertainment, and coming up to him, she said, Lord, is it no concern to thee, that my sister hath left me to make the whole provision by myself? bid her therefore to assist me.read more.
But Jesus answering said to her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and disturbing thyself about many things. But of one thing there is need: and Mary hath made her election of that good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.

Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, met him: but Mary sat in the house.

Then after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee. For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. When therefore he was come into Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, having seen all the things which he did at the feast: for they also had gone to the feast.read more.
Then came Jesus again to Cana of Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And there was a certain attendant on the king, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

But when Jacob heard that there were provisions in Egypt, he sent our fathers, the first time. And the second time Joseph was made known unto his brethren; and Joseph's family was made known unto Pharaoh. Then sent Joseph, and invited his father Jacob to come to him, and all his kindred, consisting of seventy-five persons.read more.
So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, himself, and our fathers,

naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye came to me.

When indeed saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the king answering shall say to them, Verily I tell you, for as much as ye have done it to one of these my brethren, the very least of them, ye have done it unto me.

Is any man sick among you? let him send for the presbyters of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

and many of the Jews had come with the women who were about Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

There being therefore no small contention and dispute maintained by Paul and Barnabas against them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of their body, should go up to the apostles and presbyters at Jerusalem, for the decision of this question.

which also they did, sending it off to the presbyters by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Then it was determined by the apostles and presbyters with the whole church, to send select men from themselves unto Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren;

FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also along with us. And I went up then by revelation, and laid before them that gospel which I preach among the Heathen, but in private conference with those who were of the first importance, that haply I might not run, nor had run in vain.

Now it came to pass, as Peter was passing through all parts, that he went down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

Now there came down in those days prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch.

But if Timothy come, see that he may be among you without fear: for he worketh the Lord's work, as I also do.

And we have sent with him our brother, whom we have often experienced in many things to be a man of diligence, but now much more diligent, through the great confidence which I have in you. If [any inquire] concerning Titus, he is my companion and fellow-labourer to you; or our brethren [be inquired of], they are the messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. Therefore shew unto them, and in the presence of the churches, a proof of your love, and of our [just] boasting in you.

But when Peter came to Antioch I withstood him to his face, because he was blameable.

But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be refreshed in spirit, when I know your affairs.

Then after certain days said Paul to Barnabas, Let us now return and visit our brethren in every city among whom we have preached the word of the Lord, that we may see how they hold on. Now Barnabas had resolved to take with him John, whose surname is Mark. But Paul did not think him a fit person to take with them, who had withdrawn from them from Pamphylia, and no longer went with them to the service.read more.
So there grew up a sudden quarrel, insomuch that they separated from each other: and Barnabas, taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus: but Paul selecting Silas, departed, being commended by the brethren to the favour of God. And he passed through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Now when these things were accomplished, Paul purposed by the Spirit, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, That after I have been there, I must see Rome also.

but now having no longer cause to detain me in these regions, and having an earnest desire to come unto you for many years past, whenever I proceed on my journey into Spain, I will come unto you: for I hope on my journey to see you, and by you to be forwarded thither, after I shall have first, in a measure, fully enjoyed your society. But I am now going to Jerusalem, to carry alms to the saints.read more.
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem. They have been so pleased indeed, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a participation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things. When therefore I have completed this work, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain. But I know that, when I come to you, I shall come with the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

Now I will come unto you when I have passed through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia); and perhaps I shall abide with you, yea and winter with you, that you may send me forward whithersoever I go.

And in this confidence I was intending to come unto you a second time, that ye might receive a second blessing; and through you to pass into Macedonia, and again from Macedonia return unto you, and by you to be forwarded on my journey towards Judea.

BUT I prescribed to myself this rule, not to come again to you with sorrow.

Lo! I hold myself ready the third time to come unto you, and I will not burden you; for I seek not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up treasure for their parents, but the parents for the children.

FOR ye yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in to you, that it was not in vain.

When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, hasten to come to me unto Nicopolis: for there I have determined to pass the winter.

And the brethren from thence, when they heard of our motions, came out to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and felt fresh courage.

But I have thought it necessary to send unto you Epaphroditus, my brother, and fellow-labourer, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger, and the minister who supplied my want.

The Lord grant mercy unto the household of Onesiphorus because he frequently was a refreshment to my soul, and was not ashamed of my chain: but, when he was at Rome, he sought me out diligently, and found me.

Hasten to come to me shortly: for Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is gone unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is very useful to me in the ministry.read more.
But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. The cloke which I left behind me at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest bring, and the books, especially the parchments.

Remember those who are in chains, as in chains with them; and those who are suffering afflictions, as being yourselves also in the body.

Forget not to exercise hospitality: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.