Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller.
Bible References
The stranger
Job 31:17
If I ate my morsel of bread myself, and did not share any of it with orphans --
Genesis 19:2
He said, "Here, my lords, please turn aside to your servant's house. Stay the night and wash your feet. Then you can be on your way early in the morning." "No," they replied, "we'll spend the night in the town square."
Judges 19:15
They stopped there and decided to spend the night in Gibeah. They came into the city and sat down in the town square, but no one invited them to spend the night.
Isaiah 58:7
I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don't turn your back on your own flesh and blood!
Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
1 Timothy 5:10
and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress -- as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it.
1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.