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the Week of Proper 20 / Ordinary 25
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Hospitality
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This was a striking feature of oriental life, as seen practised by Abraham in Genesis 18:2-8 , and it continues in these days to a partial extent. It is enforced in the N.T. as a duty among Christians. Romans 12:13; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; 1 Peter 4:9 . The fact is mentioned that by exercising hospitality "some have entertained angels unawares." Hebrews 13:2 .
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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Hospitality'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​h/hospitality.html. 1897.
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Hospitality'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​h/hospitality.html. 1897.