Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hebrews 13:2 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Hebrews 13:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 13 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
Hebrews 13:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 13:2
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hospitality (philoxenias, φιλοξενίας, literally 'love of strangers') was crucial in ancient world lacking hotels, especially for traveling Christians facing hostility. 'Be not forgetful' (mē epilanthanesthe, μὴ ἐπιλανθάνεσθε) warns against neglecting this duty under pressure—persecution made hosting strangers risky, but believers shouldn't abandon this practice.The motivation, 'some have entertained angels unawares,' references Abraham hosting three visitors who proved to be divine messengers (Genesis 1...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 13:2
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“and you gave me food to eat; I was thirsty”
“as he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day.”
“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”
“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”
“and you didn't take me in; naked”
“and you shall love him as yourself; for you lived as foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God.”
“behold”
“and loves the foreigner”
“as a lover of good”