1 Peter 4:9

Never grudge hospitality to one another.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

In Context

8Above all things, let your love for one another be earnest, for ‘Love throws a veil over countless sins.’

10Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty of God.

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Cross References

Romans 12:13relieving the wants of Christ’s People; devoted to hospitality.

2 Corinthians 9:7Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves ‘a cheerful giver.’

1 Timothy 3:2The Presiding-Officer should be a man of blameless character; a faithful husband; living a temperate, discreet, and well-ordered life; hospitable, and a skilful teacher,

Philemon 1:14But I do not wish to do anything without your consent, because I want your generosity to be voluntary and not, as it were, compulsory.

Hebrews 13:16Never forget to do kindly acts and to share what you have with others, for such sacrifices are acceptable to God.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 4:8-12

Sobriety, Watchfulness, and Charity; Improvement of Talents. ( a. d. 66.) 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man… Read the whole commentary →

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