Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
2. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, etc. This office of humanity has also nearly ceased to be properly observed among men; for the ancient hospitality, celebrated in histories, is unknown to us, and Inns now supply the place of accommodations for strangers.
Brotherly love among believers is the spirit of Christianity itself; faith works by love, and true religion is the strongest bond of friendship. But disputes about religion corrode this affection when it is most needed, and you must guard against it with all proper means.
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Commenting on Hebrews 13:1-17
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 this world; but such as are of another country, and are unknown; and even though wicked men, they are not excluded; though such as are obliged to quit their own country...