1 Peter 4:9

New International Reader's Version

Welcome others into your homes without complaining.

Cross References

Genesis 24:19

After she had given him a drink, she said, “I’ll get water for your camels too. I’ll keep doing it until they have had enough to drink.”

Romans 12:13

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.

Romans 16:23

Gaius sends you his greetings. He has welcomed me and the whole church here into his house. Erastus is the director of public works here in the city. He sends you his greetings. Our brother Quartus also greets you.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give. You shouldn’t give if you don’t want to. You shouldn’t give because you are forced to. God loves a cheerful giver.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without complaining or arguing.

1 Timothy 3:2

A leader must be free from blame. He must be faithful to his wife. In anything he does, he must not go too far. He must control himself. He must be worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home. He must be able to teach.

Titus 1:8

Instead, a church leader must welcome people into his home. He must love what is good. He must control his mind and feelings. He must do what is right. He must be holy. He must control the desires of his body.

Philemon 1:14

But I didn’t want to do anything unless you agreed. Any favor you do must be done because you want to do it, not because you have to.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good. Don’t forget to share with others. God is pleased with those kinds of offerings.

Hebrews 13:2

Don’t forget to welcome outsiders. By doing that, some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.

James 5:9

Brothers and sisters, don’t find fault with one another. If you do, you will be judged. And the Judge is standing at the door!