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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Welcome</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/w/welcome.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/10-14.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/w/welcome.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Welcome</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/w/weighty.htm" title="Weighty">◄</a> Welcome <a href="/topical/w/welcome_home.htm" title="Welcome Home">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of "welcome" in the Bible is deeply rooted in the principles of hospitality, love, and acceptance. It reflects the heart of God towards humanity and the expected conduct of believers towards one another and strangers. The act of welcoming is not merely a social courtesy but a spiritual duty that embodies the love and grace of God.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the practice of welcoming strangers and showing hospitality is emphasized as a reflection of God's character. <a href="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Leviticus 19:34</a> instructs, "The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God." This command underscores the importance of empathy and kindness, reminding the Israelites of their own history as strangers in a foreign land.<br><br>Abraham's encounter with the three visitors in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a> exemplifies the virtue of hospitality. Abraham's eagerness to welcome and serve his guests demonstrates a model of graciousness and generosity. This narrative highlights the blessings that can accompany the act of welcoming others, as Abraham's guests were messengers of God's promise.<br><br><b>New Testament Teachings</b><br><br>The New Testament further develops the theme of welcome, particularly through the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. In <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a> , Jesus states, "For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in." This passage emphasizes that welcoming others is akin to welcoming Christ Himself, thus elevating the act to a spiritual significance.<br><br>The early church is depicted as a community characterized by mutual love and hospitality. <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7</a> exhorts believers, "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God." This acceptance is not limited to fellow believers but extends to all, reflecting the inclusive nature of the Gospel.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Theologically, the concept of welcome is intertwined with the doctrine of grace. Just as God welcomes sinners into His family through faith in Jesus Christ, believers are called to extend that same grace to others. <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19</a> declares, "Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household." This transformation from strangers to family members in God's household serves as a paradigm for how Christians should welcome others.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>Practically, the call to welcome others manifests in various forms, such as hospitality, kindness, and acceptance. <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a> advises, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." This verse encourages believers to be open-hearted and generous, recognizing the potential divine encounters in everyday interactions.<br><br>The church is called to be a welcoming community, reflecting the love of Christ to all who enter. This includes creating an environment where newcomers feel accepted and valued, regardless of their background or circumstances. The practice of welcoming is a tangible expression of the Gospel, inviting others to experience the love and grace of God through the actions of His people.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) Received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a welcome visitor.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) Producing gladness; grateful; as, a welcome present; welcome news.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) Free to have or enjoy gratuitously; as, you are welcome to the use of my library.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) Salutation to a newcomer.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) Kind reception of a guest or newcomer; as, we entered the house and found a ready welcome.<p>6. (<I>v. t.</I>) To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to welcome a visitor; to welcome a new idea.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/588.htm"><span class="l">588. apodechomai -- to accept gladly, <b>welcome</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to accept gladly, <b>welcome</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apodechomai Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ap-od-ekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I receive, <b>welcome</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/588.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/782.htm"><span class="l">782. aspazomai -- to <b>welcome</b>, greet</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>welcome</b>, greet. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aspazomai Phonetic Spelling:<br> (as-pad'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I greet, salute, pay my respects to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/782.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1926.htm"><span class="l">1926. epidechomai -- to accept as true, to receive besides</span></a> <br><b>...</b> besides. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epidechomai Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ep-ee-dekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I accept, admit, <b>welcome</b> Definition: I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1926.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/324.htm"><span class="l">324. anadechomai -- to undertake, receive</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to undertake, receive. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anadechomai Phonetic<br> Spelling: (an-ad-ekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I <b>welcome</b>, receive kindly <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/324.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1523.htm"><span class="l">1523. eisdechomai -- to admit, to receive (into one's favor)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to receive (into one's favor). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: eisdechomai<br> Phonetic Spelling: (ice-dekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I <b>welcome</b> in Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1523.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4327.htm"><span class="l">4327. prosdechomai -- to receive to oneself</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to oneself. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prosdechomai Phonetic Spelling:<br> (pros-dekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I expect, <b>welcome</b>, accept Definition: ( <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4327.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/1209.htm"><span class="l">1209. dechomai -- to receive</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to receive. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: dechomai Phonetic Spelling:<br> (dekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I take, receive, accept, <b>welcome</b> Definition: I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1209.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/587.htm"><span class="l">587. apodektos -- acceptable</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Speech: Adjective Transliteration: apodektos Phonetic Spelling: (ap-od'-ek-tos)<br> Short Definition: worthy to be received, acceptable, <b>welcome</b> Definition: worthy <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/587.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5274.htm"><span class="l">5274. hupolambano -- to take or bear up, to receive, to assume</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Speech: Verb Transliteration: hupolambano Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-ol-am-ban'-o)<br> Short Definition: I take up, receive, answer, suppose, <b>welcome</b> Definition: (a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5274.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4355.htm"><span class="l">4355. proslambano -- to take in addition</span></a> <br><b>...</b> in addition. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proslambano Phonetic Spelling:<br> (pros-lam-ban'-o) Short Definition: I take to myself, <b>welcome</b> Definition: (a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4355.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8342.htm"><span class="l">8342. sason -- exultation, rejoicing</span></a><br><b>...</b> gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. Or sason {saw-sone'}; from suws; cheerfulness;<br> specifically, <b>welcome</b> -- gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. see HEBREW suws. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8342.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/bevan/hymns_of_ter_steegen_and_others_second_series/the_welcome.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Welcome</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> HYMNS THE <b>WELCOME</b>. "This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.""Luke<br> 15:2. E. Neumeister, 1756. tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen and others second series/the welcome.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_5_1859/come_and_welcome.htm"><span class="l">Come and <b>Welcome</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Come and <b>Welcome</b>. A Sermon <b>...</b> For if thou art willing Christ is willing too, and thou<br> art freely invited to come and <b>welcome</b> to the fountain of life and grace. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/come and welcome.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_61_1915/the_welcome_visitor.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Welcome</b> visitor</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The <b>Welcome</b> Visitor. A Sermon (No.3461). Published on Thursday, June 3rd, 1915.<br> Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. At the [5]Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/the welcome visitor.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bevan/hymns_of_ter_steegen_suso_and_others/my_welcome.htm"><span class="l">My <b>Welcome</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> My <b>Welcome</b>. TP Luke 15:20. In the distant land of famine,. Craving with the swine<br> to feed; Oh, how bitter that awakening. To my sin, and shame, and need! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/my welcome.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newton/olney_hymns/hymn_53_welcome_to_the.htm"><span class="l"><b>Welcome</b> to the Table.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> SACRAMENTAL HYMNS. Hymn 53 <b>Welcome</b> to the table. William Cowper 8,6,8,6. <b>Welcome</b><br> to the table. This is the feast of heav'nly wine,. And God invites to sup; <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 53 welcome to the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newton/olney_hymns/hymn_16_welcome_cross.htm"><span class="l"><b>Welcome</b> Cross.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> III. CONFLICT. Hymn 16 <b>Welcome</b> cross. William Cowper 7,7,7,7. <b>Welcome</b> cross.<br> 'Tis my happiness below. Not to live without the cross; <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 16 welcome cross.htm</font><p><a href="/library/adams/hymns_for_christian_devotion/663__a_welcome_to.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Welcome</b> to Fellowship.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> RELIGIOUS EXULTATION. 663. " A <b>Welcome</b> to Fellowship. 663. CM Montgomery.<br> A <b>Welcome</b> to Fellowship. 1 Approach thou blessed of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/663 a welcome to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/adams/hymns_for_christian_devotion/614__welcome_cross.htm"><span class="l"><b>Welcome</b>, Cross.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> SUBMISSION AND RELIANCE. 614. " <b>Welcome</b>, Cross. 614. 7s. M. Cowper. <b>Welcome</b>,<br> Cross. 1 'Tis my happiness below Not to live without <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/614 welcome cross.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newton/olney_hymns/hymn_70_a_welcome_to.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Welcome</b> to Christian Friends.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> FAST-DAY HYMNS. Hymn 70 A <b>welcome</b> to christian friends. John Newton 8,8,8,8. A <b>welcome</b><br> to christian friends. Kindred in CHRIST, for his dear sake,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 70 a welcome to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_a/the_early_welcome_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Early <b>Welcome</b> and the First Ministers of the King</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ST. MATTHEW Chaps. I to VIII THE EARLY <b>WELCOME</b> AND THE FIRST MINISTERS<br> OF THE KING. 'From that time Jesus began to preach, and to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the early welcome and the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/welcome.htm"><span class="l"><b>Welcome</b> (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Received with gladness; admitted willingly<br> to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a <b>welcome</b> visitor. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/welcome.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/homeless.htm"><span class="l">Homeless (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 25:35 For when I was hungry, you gave me food; when I was thirsty, you gave<br> me drink; when I was homeless, you gave me a <b>welcome</b>; (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/homeless.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ill-clad.htm"><span class="l">Ill-clad (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> see me.' (WEY). Matthew 25:38 When did we see Thee homeless, and give Thee<br> a <b>welcome</b>? or ill-clad, and clothe Thee? (WEY). Matthew 25 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ill-clad.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/intrude.htm"><span class="l">Intrude (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vi) To enter without invitation, permission, or <b>welcome</b>; to encroach; to trespass;<br> as, to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intrude.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/loving.htm"><span class="l">Loving (292 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Corinthians 6:2 For He says, "At a time of <b>welcome</b> I have listened to you, and<br> on a day of salvation I have succoured you." Now is the time of loving <b>welcome</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/loving.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/welcomed.htm"><span class="l">Welcomed (30 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of <b>Welcome</b>. Multi-Version Concordance<br> Welcomed (30 Occurrences). Matthew 25:35 for I was hungry <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/welcomed.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm"><span class="l">Baptism (76 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and come in by yourselves.' One may reasonably demand very stringent proofs before<br> accepting this as a fair representation of the sort of <b>welcome</b> Christ offers <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/baptism.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/weighty.htm"><span class="l">Weighty (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/weighty.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hearty.htm"><span class="l">Hearty (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere;<br> willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, a hearty <b>welcome</b>; hearty in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hearty.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/y/yield.htm"><span class="l">Yield (78 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Mark 4:20 Those, on the other hand, who have received the seed on the good ground,<br> are all who hear the Message and <b>welcome</b> it, and yield a return of thirty <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/y/yield.htm - 30k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Diotrephes-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Diotrephes in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/allow-false-teachers-home.html">Should we allow false teachers into our home? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Onesimus-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Onesimus in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/welcome.htm">Welcome: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Welcome (31 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Matthew 10:14</a></span><br />Whoever doesn't receive you, nor hear your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake off the dust from your feet.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a></span><br />For when I was hungry, you gave me food; when I was thirsty, you gave me drink; when I was homeless, you gave me a <span class="boldtext">welcome</span>;<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38</a></span><br />When did we see Thee homeless, and give Thee a <span class="boldtext">welcome</span>? or ill-clad, and clothe Thee?<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Matthew 25:43</a></span><br />when homeless, you gave me no <span class="boldtext">welcome</span>; ill-clad, you clothed me not; sick or in prison, you visited me not.'<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Mark 4:20</a></span><br />Those, on the other hand, who have received the seed on the good ground, are all who hear the Message and <span class="boldtext">welcome</span> it, and yield a return of thirty, sixty, or a hundred fold."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/6-11.htm">Mark 6:11</a></span><br />Whoever will not receive you nor hear you, as you depart from there, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony against them. Assuredly, I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!"<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/9-37.htm">Mark 9:37</a></span><br />"Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn't receive me, but him who sent me."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/4-24.htm">Luke 4:24</a></span><br />"I tell you in solemn truth," He added, "that no Prophet is welcomed among his own people.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Luke 8:40</a></span><br />It happened, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB WEY ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-5.htm">Luke 9:5</a></span><br />As many as don't receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Luke 15:2</a></span><br />The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them." The Good News According to John<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/16-4.htm">Luke 16:4</a></span><br />I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.'<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/16-9.htm">Luke 16:9</a></span><br />"But I charge you, so to use the wealth which is ever tempting to dishonesty as to win friends who, when it fails, shall <span class="boldtext">welcome</span> you to the tents that never perish.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-11.htm">John 1:11</a></span><br />He came to the things that were His own, and His own people gave Him no <span class="boldtext">welcome</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35</a></span><br />but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Acts 18:27</a></span><br />Then, as he had made up his mind to cross over into Greece, the brethren wrote to the disciples in Corinth begging them to give him a kindly <span class="boldtext">welcome</span>. Upon his arrival he rendered valuable help to those who through grace had believed;<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Acts 21:17</a></span><br />At length we reached Jerusalem, and there the brethren gave us a hearty <span class="boldtext">welcome</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13</a></span><br />Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and greeted Festus.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/28-2.htm">Acts 28:2</a></span><br />The strange-speaking natives showed us remarkable kindness, for they lighted a fire and made us all <span class="boldtext">welcome</span> because of the pelting rain and the cold.<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Romans 14:1</a></span><br />Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7</a></span><br />Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm">2 Corinthians 6:2</a></span><br />For He says, "At a time of <span class="boldtext">welcome</span> I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have succoured you." Now is the time of loving welcome! Now is the day of salvation!<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">2 Corinthians 6:17</a></span><br />Therefore, "'Come out from among them, and be separate,' says the Lord.'Touch no unclean thing. I will receive you.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a></span><br />Aristarchus my fellow prisoner sends greeting to you, and so does Barnabas's cousin Mark. You have received instructions as to him; if he comes to you, give him a <span class="boldtext">welcome</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:9</a></span><br />For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you; and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:10</a></span><br />and by every kind of wicked deception for those who are on the way to perdition because they did not <span class="boldtext">welcome</span> into their hearts the love of the truth, so that they might be saved.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philemon/1-17.htm">Philemon 1:17</a></span><br />If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a></span><br />Through faith the notorious sinner Rahab did not perish along with the disobedient, for she had welcomed the spies and had sheltered them.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm">2 Peter 1:11</a></span><br />For thus you will be richly supplied with the entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">2 John 1:10</a></span><br />If anyone comes to you, and doesn't bring this teaching, don't receive him into your house, and don't <span class="boldtext">welcome</span> him,<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8</a></span><br />We therefore ought to <span class="boldtext">welcome</span> such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.<br /><span 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