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 have eaten my morsel alone, and the orphan has not eaten from it,
Genesis 19:2
My lords, he said, come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may get up in the morning as early as you like and be on your way again. Oh no, they said, We will spend the night out here in the city square.
Judges 19:15
They turned off the road to spend the night there. They went into town and sat down in the city square. However no one offered to take them home for the night.
Isaiah 58:7
Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into the house? When you see the naked, should you cover him and not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Matthew 25:35
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 took me in.
Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the holy ones and practice hospitality.
1 Timothy 5:10
having a good reputation for good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the holy ones, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
Hebrews 13:2
Show hospitality to strangers, for some have entertained angels without knowing it.
1 Peter 4:9
Be hospitable to one another without complaining.