Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5650 Human relationships » 5699 guests People who receive hospitality, especially at others' homes. Guests are often invited to special celebrations such as weddings or birthdays. God invites all people as guests at his feast but many refuse. Occasions for inviting guests Weddings Genesis 29:21-22 See also Esther 2:17-18; John 2:1-10 Birthday celebrations Genesis 40:20; Matthew 14:6 pp Mark 6:21-22; Matthew 14:9 pp Mark 6:26 Other special occasions 1 Samuel 9:22-24; 1 Kings 1:41,49; Esther 1:8 Receiving guests Receiving Jesus Christ as a guest Luke 19:7 See also Matthew 9:10 pp Mark 2:15 pp Luke 5:29; Matthew 26:6-7 pp Mark 14:3 pp John 12:1-3; Luke 7:36,49; Luke 10:38; Luke 14:1; Luke 24:29; John 2:2; Revelation 3:20 God's people give hospitality Acts 10:32 See also 2 Kings 4:8-10; Matthew 10:11 pp Mark 6:10 pp Luke 9:4; Luke 10:33-37; Acts 16:34; Acts 21:8; Acts 28:7 Customs associated with receiving guests Anointing them with oil Psalm 23:5 Anointing with oil was a customary treatment for honoured guests. See also Psalm 92:10; Luke 7:46; John 12:3 Washing their feet Genesis 18:4-5 See also Genesis 19:2; Genesis 24:32; Genesis 43:24; 1 Samuel 25:41; Luke 7:44; John 13:1-17 It was usually the slave's duty to wash away dirt accumulated in travelling. Guests treated badly Judges 19:20-23; 2 Samuel 15:11; Jeremiah 41:1-2; Luke 7:44-46 Guests rejecting their hosts Advice given to guests Do not promote yourself Proverbs 25:6-7 See also Luke 14:7-11 Do not criticise the food 1 Corinthians 10:27 See also Luke 10:7 Do not outstay your welcome God invites people to be his guests Revelation 19:9 See also Isaiah 55:1; Matthew 11:28; John 7:37; Revelation 22:17 Some refuse God's invitation Luke 14:24 See also Matthew 22:1-7; Luke 14:16-20 Some accept God's invitation Matthew 22:8-10 See also Matthew 9:15 pp Mark 2:19 pp Luke 5:34; Luke 14:21-23 Guest rooms Mark 14:14 pp Matthew 26:18 pp Luke 22:11; Phm 22 See also
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