Hebrews 13:2
And hospitality do not forget; for by this some, being not aware of it, have entertained angels.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
In Context
1Let the charity of the brotherhood abide in you.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:34But let him be among you as one of the same country: and you shall love him as yourselves: for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
Judges 13:15And Manue said to the angel of the Lord: I beseech thee to consent to my request, and let us dress a kid for thee.
1 Kings 17:11And when she was going to fetch it he called after her, saying: Bring me also, I beseech thee, a morsel of bread in thy hand.
Job 31:19If I have despised him that was perishing for want of clothing, and the poor man that had no covering:
Isaiah 58:7Deal thy bread to the hungry, and bring the needy and the harbourless into thy house: when thou shalt see one naked, cover him, and despise not thy own flesh.
Matthew 25:40And the king answering, shall say to them: Amen I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these my least brethren, you did it to me.
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 13:2-18
Various Duties. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. 5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee,… Read the whole commentary →