'Welcome' in the Bible

When did we see you as a stranger and welcome you, or see you naked and clothe you?

I was a stranger, and you didn't welcome me. I was naked, and you didn't clothe me. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me.'

If any place will not welcome you and the people refuse to listen to you, when you leave, shake its dust off your feet as a testimony against them."

The whole crowd was very surprised to see Jesus and ran to welcome him.

The ones on the stony ground are the people who joyfully welcome the word when they hear it. But since they don't have any roots, they believe for a while, but in a time of testing they fall away.

if people don't welcome you, when you leave that city, shake its dust off your feet as a testimony against them."

But the people would not welcome him, because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.

"Whenever you go into a town and the people welcome you, eat whatever they serve you,

But whenever you go into a town and people don't welcome you, go out into its streets and say,

I know what I'll do so that people will welcome me into their homes when I'm dismissed from my job.'

"I'm telling you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails, they will welcome you into eternal homes.

Zacchaeus came down quickly and was glad to welcome him into his home.

And since I'm going away to prepare a place for you, I'll come back again and welcome you into my presence, so that you may be where I am.

When Apollos wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers wrote to the disciples there, urging them to welcome him. On his arrival he greatly helped those who, through God's grace, had believed.

After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to welcome Festus.

Welcome her in the Lord as is appropriate for saints, and provide her with anything she may need from you, for she has assisted many people, including me.

Therefore, "Get away from them and separate yourselves from them," declares the Lord, "and don't touch anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.

So joyfully welcome him in the Lord and make sure you honor such people highly,

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him.

For people keep telling us what kind of welcome you gave us and how you turned away from idols to serve a living and true God

17So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls.

If anyone comes to you but does not present his teachings, do not receive him into your house or even welcome him,