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Hebrews 13:2

Hebrews 13:2
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers,.... By whom are meant, not unconverted men, who are strangers to God and Christ, and the covenants of promise; nor saints, who are as pilgrims and strangers in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers - On the duty of hospitality, see a full explanation in the notes on Rom 12:13. For thereby some have entertained angels unawares - Without knowing that they…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

To entertain stranger's - In those early times, when there were scarcely any public inns or houses of entertainment, it was an office of charity and mercy to receive, lodge, and entertain travelers;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 13:1-17

The design of Christ in giving himself for us is that he may purchase to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Now the apostle calls the believing Hebrews to the performance of many…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

to entertain strangers The hospitality of Christians (what Julian calls ἡ περὶ ξένους φιλανθρωπία) was naturally exercised chiefly towards the brethren. The absence of places of public entertainment…