1 Peter 4:9

1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 4

“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”1 Peter 4:9

What Does 1 Peter 4:9 Mean?

1 Peter 4:9 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Hospitality.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Peter 4:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Philippians 2:14“Do all things without murmurings and disputings:”Hebrews 13:2“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”Matthew 25:14“For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.”Romans 12:13“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”Proverbs 22:9“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Luke 19:13“And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”1 Timothy 4:14“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”James 5:9“Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.”1 Timothy 3:2“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;”Titus 1:8“But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;”Philemon 1:14“But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.”1 Chronicles 16:3“And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.”Isaiah 61:3“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”Romans 16:23“Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.”Genesis 18:2“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”Genesis 24:19“And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.”Genesis 24:25“She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.”

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