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What does the Bible say about hospitality?
Welcoming strangers is a recurring command, and Scripture says some have entertained angels without knowing it.
What Scripture says
Romans 12:13
“contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.”
Hebrews 13:2
“Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.”
1 Peter 4:9
“Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.”
Luke 14:13-14
“But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the lame, or the blind; and you will be blessed, because they don’t have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous.””
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