Dictionary of Bible Themes Hebrews 13:2Hospitality is commanded by God See also Isaiah 58:6-7John 13:12-15 Romans 12:13 1 Peter 4:9 1 Timothy 3:2 Hospitality is a responsibility of leaders See also 1 Timothy 5:9-10Titus 1:8 Job 31:32 Hospitality indicates true discipleship See also Matthew 25:35Leviticus 19:33-34 Hospitality crosses social barriers See also Of race Exodus 22:21; 23:9Luke 14:12-14 See also Of class and status James 2:2-4Romans 16:1-2 Hospitality is to be offered to Christian ministers See also Colossians 4:103 John 1:5-10 2 John 1:10-11 Hospitality is to be refused to false teachers Psalms 23:5-6Hospitality as a picture of salvation Revelation 3:20See also Isaiah 25:6Jesus Christ comes as a willing guest to the repentant, as a sign of renewed fellowship. Matthew 22:1-14Luke 14:15-24; 19:1-10 John 14:2-3 Deuteronomy 23:3-4 Warnings against inhospitable behaviour See also Matthew 10:14Matthew 25:41-45 pp Mk 6:11 See also pp Lk 9:5 5051 responsibility5691 friends, good 5700 headship 5765 attitudes, to other people 6674 imputation 7540 Judaism 7734 leaders, spiritual 8261 generosity, God's 8291 kindness 8435 giving oneself 9410 heaven |
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