100+ Biblical Hospitality Quotes to Inspire Love and Generosity

“Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” – 1 Peter 4:9

“When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges… leave them for the poor and the foreigner.” – Leviticus 19:9-10

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:2

“Love the foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt.” – Deuteronomy 10:19

“The stranger who resides among you shall be to you as the native-born.” – Leviticus 19:34

“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” – 1 Timothy 6:18

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.” – Matthew 25:35

“Whoever welcomes a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward.” – Matthew 10:41

“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute.” – Proverbs 31:8

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed.” – Psalm 82:3

“Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:2

“The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day.” – Genesis 18:1

“He looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them.” – Genesis 18:2

“Let a little water be brought, and then you may wash your feet and rest under the tree.” – Genesis 18:4

“So they turned aside to him there, and he prepared a meal for them.” – Genesis 18:5

“Lot saw them and rose to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground.” – Genesis 19:1

“My lords, turn aside to your servant’s house, that you may wash your feet.” – Genesis 19:2

“But the men refused and said, ‘We will spend the night in the square.’” – Genesis 19:2

“He pressed them strongly, so they turned aside to him and entered his house.” – Genesis 19:3

“I have provided straw and fodder for your donkeys and a place for you to spend the night.” – Judges 19:21

“Ruth the Moabite said, ‘He even told me, “Stay close to my workers until they finish harvesting all my grain.”’” – Ruth 2:21

“The man of God said, ‘Bring me the widow’s jar.’ So he brought it.” – 1 Kings 17:10

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.” – Luke 6:38

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7

“Freely you have received; freely give.” – Matthew 10:8

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17

“If you give to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you?” – Luke 6:34

“Blessed is the one who considers the poor; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.” – Psalm 41:1

“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.” – Proverbs 3:9

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10

“Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.” – Ephesians 4:28

“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out.” – Luke 12:33

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32

“Offer hospitality to one another as a way of serving Christ.” – 1 Peter 4:10 (paraphrased)

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:20

“You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” – Luke 6:36

“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18

“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:10

“Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” – Psalm 100:2

“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God—this is your true and proper worship.” – Romans 12:1

“In everything set them an example by doing what is good.” – Titus 2:7

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10

“Encourage one another and build each other up.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” – 1 Peter 5:5

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12

“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” – Mark 10:43

“Jesus took a towel and wrapped it around his waist, and began to wash his disciples’ feet.” – John 13:4-5

“I am among you as one who serves.” – Luke 22:27

“Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:4

“Bow down before the Lord in the splendor of holiness.” – Psalm 96:9

“Walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8

“God gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.” – Romans 12:16

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10

“Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter?” – Isaiah 58:7

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you?’” – Matthew 25:37

“The righteous care about justice for the poor; the wicked have no such concern.” – Proverbs 29:7

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” – Matthew 5:7

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” – Isaiah 1:17

“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” – 1 John 3:17

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” – James 1:27

“Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” – Matthew 5:42

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” – Psalm 24:1

“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” – 2 Corinthians 9:6

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” – Proverbs 31:8

“Have mercy on the poor, because they are made in the image of God.” – Sirach 4:1 (Apocrypha)

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called.” – Ephesians 4:4

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” – Romans 15:7

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9

“Encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:14

“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently.” – Galatians 6:1

“I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” – Revelation 3:8

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” – Romans 12:9

“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt.” – Colossians 4:6

“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings.” – Hebrews 10:22

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:8

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” – Psalm 34:8

“Open your heart to me; I stand at the door and knock.” – Revelation 3:20 (paraphrased)

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.” – Colossians 3:15

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.” – Romans 15:13

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4

“Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” – Psalm 100:2

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” – James 1:17

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” – Psalm 100:4

“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 9:1

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” – Psalm 126:3

“Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.” – Psalm 98:1

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” – James 1:2

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4 (NLT)

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another.” – Colossians 3:16

“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.” – Ephesians 6:7

“One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” – Psalm 145:4

“They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works.” – Psalm 145:5

“Established in faith, built up in love, and strengthened by the Holy Spirit.” – Jude 1:20

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

“Continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of.” – 2 Timothy 3:14

“Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road.” – Deuteronomy 11:19

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” – Philippians 4:5

“May our sons in their youth be like well-nurtured plants, and our daughters like pillars carved to adorn a palace.” – Psalm 144:12

“The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.” – Proverbs 20:7