Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8445 hospitality » 8446 hospitality, a duty of God's people
Hospitality is commanded by God
Hebrews 13:2 See also Isaiah 58:6-7; John 13:12-15; Romans 12:13; 1 Peter 4:9
Hospitality is a responsibility of leaders
1 Timothy 3:2 See also 1 Timothy 5:9-10; Titus 1:8
Hospitality indicates true discipleship
Job 31:32 See also Matthew 25:35
Hospitality crosses social barriers
Of race
Leviticus 19:33-34 See also Exodus 22:21; Exodus 23:9
Of class and status
Luke 14:12-14 See also James 2:2-4
Hospitality is to be offered to Christian ministers
Romans 16:1-2 See also Colossians 4:10; 3Jn 5-10
Hospitality is to be refused to false teachers
2Jn 10-11
Hospitality as a picture of salvation
Psalm 23:5-6; Revelation 3:20 Jesus Christ comes as a willing guest to the repentant, as a sign of renewed fellowship. See also Isaiah 25:6; Matthew 22:1-14; Luke 14:15-24; Luke 19:1-10; John 14:2-3
Warnings against inhospitable behaviour
Deuteronomy 23:3-4 See also Matthew 10:14 pp Mark 6:11 pp Luke 9:5; Matthew 25:41-45
See also
5051 responsibility 5690 friends 5699 guests 5765 attitudes to people 6672 grace in relationships 7530 foreigners 7733 leaders 8260 generosity 8291 kindness 8434 giving 9410 heaven
