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What does the Bible say about hospitality in Hebrews 13?

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Hebrews 13:2 encourages believers to entertain strangers, highlighting the importance of hospitality in demonstrating brotherly love.

Hebrews 13:2 emphasizes hospitality by urging believers to be not forgetful in entertaining strangers, as some have entertained angels unawares. This calls to mind the broader context of brotherly love discussed in the chapter. The Greek word for 'strangers' translates as messengers sent from God, reminding us that all believers were once strangers to God and are now pilgrims on earth. Thus, we are called to extend hospitality not only to fellow believers but also to those outside the faith, reflecting our own experience of being received into God's family. Scripture also encourages us to not be grudging in our hospitality (1 Peter 4:9), and positions hospitality as foundational to church and community life.
Scripture References: Hebrews 13:1-2, 1 Peter 4:9

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