Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

The Bible (The New Testament) (AD 1st - 2nd C) Christian sacred scripture
Hebrews 13:2 [KJV (1611)]
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Alternate translations:

Remember always to welcome strangers, for by doing this, some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
[JB (1966); NJB (1985)]

Remember to welcome strangers in your homes. There were some who did that and welcomed angels without knowing it.
[GNT (1976)]

Don’t neglect to open up your homes to guests, because by doing this some have been hosts to angels without knowing it.
[CEB (2011)]

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.
[NRSV (2021 ed.)]


 
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