4 Bible Verses about Not Welcoming Christ
Most Relevant Verses
John 1:11
He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him—His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people—the Jewish nation] did not receive and welcome Him.
John 5:43
I have come in My Father’s name and with His power, and you do not receive Me [because your minds are closed]; but if another comes in his own name and with no authority or power except his own, you will receive him and give your approval to an imposter.
Luke 9:53
but the people would not welcome Him, because He was traveling toward Jerusalem.
Matthew 25:43
I was a stranger, and you did not invite Me in; naked, and you did not clothe Me; sick, and in prison, and you did not visit Me [with help and ministering care].’
Bible Theasaurus
- Welcoming (4 instances)