38 Bible Verses about welcome

for in this way entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided to you.

“Whoever receives and welcomes one child such as this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives not [only] Me, but Him who sent Me.”

Whenever you go into a city and they welcome you, eat what is set before you;

Then He said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, no prophet is welcome in his hometown.

Let your foot seldom be in your neighbor’s house,
Or he will become tired of you and hate you.

Any place that does not welcome you or listen to you, when you leave there, shake the dust off the soles of your feet as a testimony against them [breaking all ties with them because they rejected My message].”

If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching [but diminishes or adds to the doctrine of Christ], do not receive or welcome him into your house, and do not give him a greeting or any encouragement;

Whoever does not welcome you, nor listen to your message, as you leave that house or city, shake the dust [of it] off your feet [in contempt, breaking all ties].

So if you consider me a partner, welcome and accept him as you would me.

Welcome him home in the Lord with great joy, and appreciate and honor men like him;

And I tell you [learn from this], make friends for yourselves [for eternity] by means of the wealth of unrighteousness [that is, use material resources as a way to further the work of God], so that when it runs out, they will welcome you into the eternal dwellings.

that you may receive her in the Lord [with love and hospitality], as God’s people ought to receive one another. And that you may help her in whatever matter she may require assistance from you, for she has been a helper of many, including myself.

but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him.

But whatever city you enter and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say,

If [the family living in] the house is worthy [welcoming you and your message], give it your [blessing of] peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God]. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace.

For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, unjustly accusing us with wicked words and unjustified charges. And not satisfied with this, he refuses to receive the [missionary] brothers himself, and also forbids those who want to [welcome them] and puts them out of the church.

I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from the management, people [who are my master’s debtors] will welcome me into their homes.’

And as for all those who do not welcome you, when you leave that city, shake the dust off your feet [breaking all ties with them] as a testimony against them [that they rejected My message].”

Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

And when did we see You as a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You?

“So come out from among unbelievers and be separate,” says the Lord,
“And do not touch what is unclean;
And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor],

For 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 invited Me in;

So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.

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.

contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.

Therefore, [continue to] accept and welcome one another, just as Christ has accepted and welcomed us to the glory of [our great] God.

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the one who receives and welcomes whomever I send receives Me; and the one who receives Me receives Him who sent Me [in that same way].”

but the people would not welcome Him, because He was traveling toward Jerusalem.

Now as Jesus was returning [to Galilee], the people welcomed Him, for they had all been expecting Him.

Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God] to this house.’

“He who receives and welcomes you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and I will take you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also.

As for the one whose faith is weak, accept him [into your fellowship], but not for [the purpose of] quarreling over his opinions.

for the one who gives him a greeting [who encourages him or wishes him success, unwittingly] participates in his evil deeds.

I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.

“Sheol below is excited about you to meet you when you come [you tyrant of Babylon];
It stirs up the spirits of the dead [to greet you], all the leaders of the earth;
It raises all the kings of the nations from their thrones [in astonishment at your fall].

Then the old man said, “Peace be to you. Only leave all your needs to me; and do not spend the night in the open square.”

O magnify the Lord with me,
And let us lift up His name together.