Hebrews 13:2

New Century Version

Remember to welcome strangers, because some who have done this have welcomed angels without knowing it.

Cross References

Genesis 18:1

Later, the Lord again appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre. Abraham was sitting at the entrance of his tent during the hottest part of the day.

Genesis 19:1

The two angels came to Sodom in the evening as Lot was sitting near the city gate. When he saw them, he got up and went to them and bowed facedown on the ground.

2 Kings 4:8

One day Elisha went to Shunem, where an important woman lived. She begged Elisha to stay and eat. So every time Elisha passed by, he stopped there to eat.

Job 31:19

I have not let anyone die for lack of clothes or let a needy person go without a coat.

Job 31:32

No stranger ever had to spend the night in the street, because I always let travelers stay in my home.

Isaiah 58:7

Share your food with the hungry and bring poor, homeless people into your own homes. When you see someone who has no clothes, give him yours, and don’t refuse to help your own relatives.

Leviticus 19:34

but treat them just as you treat your own citizens. Love foreigners as you love yourselves, because you were foreigners one time in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.

Matthew 25:35

I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was alone and away from home, and you invited me into your house.

Matthew 25:40

“Then the King will answer, ‘I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people here, you also did for me.’

Matthew 25:43

I was alone and away from home, and you did not invite me into your house. I was without clothes, and you gave me nothing to wear. I was sick and in prison, and you did not care for me.’

Acts 16:15

She and all the people in her house were baptized. Then she invited us to her home, saying, “If you think I am truly a believer in the Lord, then come stay in my house.” And she persuaded us to stay with her.

Romans 12:13

Share with God’s people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes.

Romans 16:23

Gaius is letting me and the whole church here use his home. He also sends greetings to you, as do Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus. [

1 Timothy 3:2

An overseer must not give people a reason to criticize him, and he must have only one wife. He must be self-controlled, wise, respected by others, ready to welcome guests, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

Titus 1:8

Overseers must be ready to welcome guests, love what is good, be wise, live right, and be holy and self-controlled.

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other, without complaining.

3 John 1:5

My dear friend, it is good that you help the brothers and sisters, even those you do not know.