Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Do not forget to welcome strangers; some have welcomed angels without knowing it.
1 Peter 3:8
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
A short list for living together: one mind, compassion, love, a tender heart and courtesy.
KJV1 Peter 3:8 in context
5For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: 6Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. 7Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. 8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
Peter writes to scattered Christians facing suffering, with hope that holds.
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Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
Keep kindness and truth together, close as a necklace and written on your heart.
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
It is God’s kindness, not His harshness, that leads people to turn back to Him.
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Every kindness to someone overlooked, Jesus says, is done to Him.