Hebrews 13:2

“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, etc..] By whom are meant, not unconverted men, who are strangers to God and Christ, and the covenants of promise; nor saints, who are as pilgrims and strangers in this world; but such as are of another country, and are unknown; and even though wicked men, they are not excluded; though such as are obliged to quit their own country for righteousness sake are chiefly designed; all strangers in distress are meant, and hospitality is to be exercised towards them; which lies negatively in doing nothing to distress them, and positively in providing food, raiment, lodging, etc.. for them, and in comforting, counselling, and directing them in all matters in…”

“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers - On the duty of hospitality, see a full explanation in the notes on Romans 12:13. For thereby some have entertained angels unawares - Without knowing that they were angels. As Abraham (Genesis 18:2 ff), and Lot did; Genesis 19:0. The motive here urged for doing it is, that by entertaining the stranger we may perhaps be honored with the presence of those whose society will be to us an honor and a blessing. It is not well for us to miss the opportunity of the presence, the conversation, and the prayers of the good. The influence of such guests in a family is worth more than it costs to entertain them. If there is danger that we may sometimes receive…”

“Some - Abraham and Lot. Have entertained angels unawares - So may an unknown guest, even now, be of more worth than he appears, and may have angels attending him, though unseen. Gen 18:2; Gen 19:1. Hebrews 13:3”

“13:2 Hospitality is another foundational principle in Jewish and Christian ethics (1 Pet 4:9; see also Matt 10:11; Acts 16:15; Titus 3:13; Phlm 1:22; 3 Jn 1:5-8). In the first century, most people did not stay at inns when traveling. • Some . . . have entertained angels: See Gen 18:2-15; Judg 13:2-23.”

“not: Lev 19:34; Deu 10:18, Deu 10:19; Kg1 17:10-16; Kg2 4:8; Job 31:19, Job 31:32; Isa 58:7; Mat 25:35, Mat 25:43; Act 16:15; Rom 12:13, Rom 16:23; Ti1 3:2, Ti1 5:10; Tit 1:8; Pe1 4:9 some: Gen 18:2-10, Gen 19:1-3; Jdg 13:15-25; Mat 25:40 Hebrews 13:3”