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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.

My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. — read the full passage →

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

He entered and was passing through Jericho. — read the full passage →

for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in.

Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

But say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →

“‘If a stranger lives as a foreigner with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; — read the full passage →

When a man vows a vow to Yahweh, or swears an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.

Greet one another with a holy kiss. The assemblies of Christ greet you.

But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.

“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.

If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh.”

Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers. — read the full passage →

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

Yahweh’s curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.

Now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord Yahweh, have spoken it. Let the house of your servant be blessed forever with your blessing.”

Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.

Let brotherly love continue. — read the full passage →

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. — read the full passage →

Then the King will tell those on his right hand, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;

He called to himself his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness. — read the full passage →

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me. — read the full passage →

My people will live in a peaceful habitation, in safe dwellings, and in quiet resting places.

Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

You shall tell him, ‘Long life to you! Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.

Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

Let brotherly love continue.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. — read the full passage →

where there can’t be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them. — read the full passage →

Love doesn’t harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.

The natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will eat me up.”

They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them. — read the full passage →

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him? — read the full passage →

Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. — read the full passage →

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.

Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;

In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

Jesus answered, “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. — read the full passage →

He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”

He answered them, “He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise.”

Go,and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

“But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. — read the full passage →

“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”

He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

John, to the seven assemblies that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from God, who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits who are before his throne;

Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name.

Therefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people through his own blood, suffered outside of the gate.

Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,