Hospitality
68 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
58 sections
- A Test of Christian Character
- Abimelech to Abraham
- Abraham
- Abraham to the Angels
- Barzillai
- Commanded
- David
- David to Mephibosheth
- Elisha to the Syrian Spies
- Encouragement To
- Gaius
- General Scriptures Concerning
- Isaac to Abimelech
- Jason
- Jethro
- Jethro to Moses
- Job
- Job to Strangers
- Joseph to his Brothers
- Laban
- Laban to Abraham's Servant
- Lot
- Lot to the Angel
- Lydia
- Lydia to Paul and Silas
- Man of Gibeah to the Levite
- Manoah
- Martha to Jesus
- Melchizedek
- Melchizedek to Abraham
- Mnason
- Nehemiah
- Onesiphorus to Paul
- People of Melita
- Pharaoh to Abraham
- Pharaoh to Hadad
- Pharaoh to Jacob
- Pharisees to Jesus
- Phoebe to Paul
- Publius
- Publius to Paul
- Rahab to the Spies
- Required in Ministers
- Rewarded: Rahab's
- Rewarded: Widow of Zarephath's
- Samaritans
- Samuel
- Shunammite
- Simon the Tanner to Peter
- Sons of Heth to Abraham
- Specially to be Shown to Enemies
- Specially to be Shown to Strangers
- Specially to be Shown to The Poor
- The Shunammite Woman to Elisha
- The Widow of Zarephath to Elijah
- To Jacob
- Zacchaeus
- Zacchaeus to Jesus
A Test of Christian Character
- 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
Abimelech to Abraham
- Genesis 20:14–15 So Abimelech brought sheep and cattle, menservants and maidservants, and he gave them to Abraham and restored his wife Sarah to him. …
Abraham
- Genesis 18:3–8 “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. …
Abraham to the Angels
- Genesis 18:1–8 Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. …
Barzillai
- 2 Samuel 19:32 Barzillai was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim.
Commanded
- Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
David
- 2 Samuel 6:19 Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each to his own home.
David to Mephibosheth
- 2 Samuel 9:7–13 “Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” …
Elisha to the Syrian Spies
- 2 Kings 6:22 “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.”
Encouragement To
- Luke 14:14 and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
- Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
Gaius
- 3 John 5–8 Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. …
General Scriptures Concerning
- Exodus 22:21 You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
- Exodus 23:9 Do not oppress a foreign resident, since you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
- Leviticus 19:10 You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God.
- Leviticus 19:33–34 When a foreigner resides with you in your land, you must not oppress him. …
- Leviticus 24:22 You are to have the same standard of law for the foreign resident and the native; for I am the LORD your God.’”
- Deuteronomy 10:18–19 He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. …
- Deuteronomy 26:12–13 When you have finished laying aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of the tithe, you are to give it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat and be filled within your gates. …
- Deuteronomy 27:19 ‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
- Proverbs 9:1–5 Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. …
- Proverbs 23:6–8 Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies; …
- Isaiah 58:6–7 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? …
- Matthew 22:2–10 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. …
- Matthew 25:34–46 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. …
- Luke 14:12–14 Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid. …
- Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- Romans 16:1–2 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. …
- 1 Timothy 3:2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
- 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
- Titus 1:7–8 As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach — not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. …
- Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
- 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
- 1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the …
- 3 John 5–8 Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. …
Isaac to Abimelech
- Genesis 26:30 So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.
Jason
- Acts 17:7 and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!”
Jethro
- Exodus 2:20 “So where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.”
Jethro to Moses
- Exodus 2:20 “So where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.”
Job
Job to Strangers
- Job 31:32 but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler —
Joseph to his Brothers
- Genesis 43:31–34 Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.” …
Laban
- Genesis 24:31 “Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”
Laban to Abraham's Servant
- Genesis 24:31 “Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”
Lot
- Genesis 19:2–3 and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” …
Lot to the Angel
- Genesis 19:1–11 Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, …
Lydia
- Acts 16:15 And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.
Lydia to Paul and Silas
- Acts 16:15 And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.
Man of Gibeah to the Levite
- Judges 19:16–21 That evening an old man from the hill country of Ephraim, who was residing in Gibeah (the men of that place were Benjamites), came in from his work in the field. …
Manoah
- Judges 13:15 “Please stay here,” Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “and we will prepare a young goat for you.”
Martha to Jesus
- Luke 10:38 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
- John 12:1–2 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. …
Melchizedek
- Genesis 14:18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine — since he was priest of God Most High —
Melchizedek to Abraham
- Genesis 14:18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine — since he was priest of God Most High —
Mnason
- Acts 21:16 Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us, and they took us to stay at the home of Mnason the Cypriot, an early disciple.
Nehemiah
- Nehemiah 5:17 There were 150 Jews and officials at my table, besides the guests from the surrounding nations.
Onesiphorus to Paul
- 2 Timothy 1:16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
People of Melita
- Acts 28:2 The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.
Pharaoh to Abraham
- Genesis 12:16 He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels.
Pharaoh to Hadad
- 1 Kings 11:17 But Hadad, still just a young boy, had fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites who were servants of his father.
- 1 Kings 11:22 But Pharaoh asked him, “What have you lacked here with me that you suddenly want to go back to your own country?” “Nothing,” Hadad replied, “but please let me go.”
Pharaoh to Jacob
- Genesis 45:16–20 When the news reached Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and his servants were pleased. …
- Genesis 47:7–12 Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. …
Pharisees to Jesus
- Luke 11:37–38 As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table. …
Phoebe to Paul
- Romans 16:2 Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.
Publius
- Acts 28:7 Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
Publius to Paul
- Acts 28:2 The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.
Rahab to the Spies
- Joshua 2:1–16 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. …
Required in Ministers
- 1 Timothy 3:2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
- Titus 1:8 Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
Rewarded: Rahab's
- Joshua 6:17 Now the city and everything in it must be devoted to the LORD for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute and all those with her in her house will live, because she hid the spies we sent.
- Joshua 6:22–25 Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” …
Rewarded: Widow of Zarephath's
- 1 Kings 17:10–24 So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” …
Samaritans
- John 4:40 So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.
Samuel
- 1 Samuel 9:22 Then Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited — about thirty in all.
Shunammite
- 2 Kings 4:8 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat.
Simon the Tanner to Peter
- Acts 10:6 He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”
- Acts 10:23 So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.
Sons of Heth to Abraham
- Genesis 23:6 “Listen to us, sir. You are God’s chosen one among us. Bury your dead in the finest of our tombs. None of us will withhold his tomb for burying your dead.”
- Genesis 23:11 “No, my lord. Listen to me. I give you the field, and I give you the cave that is in it. I give it to you in the presence of my people. Bury your dead.”
Specially to be Shown to Enemies
- 2 Kings 6:22–23 “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” …
- Romans 12:20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Specially to be Shown to Strangers
- Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
Specially to be Shown to The Poor
- Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
- Luke 14:13 But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,
The Shunammite Woman to Elisha
- 2 Kings 4:8 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat.
The Widow of Zarephath to Elijah
- 1 Kings 17:10–24 So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” …
To Jacob
- Genesis 29:13–14 When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, where Jacob told him all that had happened. …
Zacchaeus
- Luke 19:6 So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.
Zacchaeus to Jesus
- Luke 19:1–10 Then Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. …
Related topics
ZarephathReconnoissance of JerichoJesus, the Christ by ZacchaeusZacchaeus (Zaccheus)
Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.