Hebrews 13:2

Brotherly Love · Hebrews 13:1–4
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Translations

Modern
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
Traditional
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Literal
Do not be forgetful of hospitality, for through this, some entertained angels unawares.
Latin
…et hospitalitatem nolite oblivisci: per hanc enim latuerunt quidam, angelis hospitio receptis.

Original

Greek
English
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Notes

This set of practical guidelines is like other ethical lists in the New Testament. It explains how to love others in the faith community, providing a strong ethical foundation for life.

Theme notes and profiles

Angels Love in the Community of Christ

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Fellowship Hebrews, Letter to the Hospitality

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Ministrant to the Righteous Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Angels Helping Us Angels Rejoice Are There Angels on Earth Avenging Angels Being Kind to Others Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Heroes Hospitality: Encouragement To Hospitality: General Scriptures Concerning Hospitality: Specially to be Shown to Strangers Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ministering Shyness Steadfast Love Travellers: Generally Treated with Great Hospitality Volunteer Work Watchers Welcome Welcoming