2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.



Ver. 2. Have entertained angels] As Abraham and Lot, who pursued hospitality, as the apostle speaketh, Rom_12:13, and had such guests as they hoped not for. The Galatians received St Paul as an angel; so did Cornelius entertain Peter. Every child of God is an earthly angel; and by entertaining them, angels also (which are their guardians) are entertained. The philosopher told his friends when they came into his little low cottage, åíôåõèåí ïõê áðåéóé Èåïé , the gods are here with me. God and his angels are the place where the saints are.