Hebrews 13:2
KJVBe not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
WEBDon’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Bible Verses About Hospitality
12 Bible verses about hospitality, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.
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1 Peter 4:9
KJVUse hospitality one to another without grudging.
WEBBe hospitable to one another without grumbling.
Romans 12:13
KJVDistributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
WEBcontributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.
Leviticus 19:34
KJVBut the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.
WEBThe stranger who lives as a foreigner with you shall be to you as the native-born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you lived as foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God.
Titus 1:8
KJVBut a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
WEBbut given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled,
Luke 14:12-14
KJVThen said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
WEBHe also said to the one who had invited him, “When you make a dinner or a supper, don’t call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back. 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.”
1 Timothy 5:10
KJVWell reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
WEBbeing approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
1 Timothy 3:2
KJVA bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
WEBThe overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;
Colossians 3:23-24
KJVAnd what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
WEBAnd whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
Acts 28:2
KJVAnd the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
WEBThe natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire and received us all, because of the present rain and because of the cold.
Mark 9:41
KJVFor whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
WEBFor whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name because you are Christ’s, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.
Ephesians 6:7
KJVWith good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
WEBwith good will doing service as to the Lord and not to men,
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