Hebrews 13:2

First Nations Version

Do not forget to be kind and welcoming to strangers, for in this way some have welcomed spirit-messengers without knowing it.

Cross References

Matthew 25:35

For I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was hungry and you fed me. I was a stranger and you gave me lodging.

Romans 12:13

Give what you can to help the sacred family members who are in need. Open your homes and hearts to others.

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other and share your food without grumbling.

Matthew 25:43

and when I was a stranger, you turned me away. When I needed clothes, you gave me nothing to wear, and when I was sick and in prison, you failed to visit me.’

Titus 1:8

Instead, they must be willing to open their homes to others, love what is good, and think clearly. With self-discipline, they must walk with a good heart in our sacred ways

Matthew 25:40

“‘I speak from my heart,’ he answered them, ‘whatever you did for the least important of my fellow human beings who needed help, you did for me.’

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also have a reputation for doing good. Has she raised her children in a good way? Has she welcomed travelers into her home? Has she washed the feet of Creator’s holy ones? Has she offered help to people during hard times? Has she always been willing to do good for others?

1 Timothy 3:2

Elders like this must be free from accusation, faithful in marriage, clear-minded, self-controlled, honorable, welcoming to strangers, and able to teach others.

Romans 16:23

Glad Heart (Gaius), who has opened his home not only to me but to all the sacred family, greets you. Much Desired (Erastus), who keeps track of the money pouch for the village, and Fourth Born (Quartus), a member of the sacred family, also greet you.

Acts 16:15

She and her family then participated in the purification ceremony. “If you consider me to be one who trusts in our Honored Chief,” she said to us firmly, “then you must come and stay at my house.” And she would not take no for an answer.

3 John 1:5

My much-loved brother, it is good that you keep treating the traveling members of our sacred family so well, even though they are strangers to you.