Bible verses for children
Make room for unfamiliar people wisely.
Hebrews 13:2
Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Hebrews 13:2 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Hospitality means welcoming and caring for guests. The verse recalls unexpected encounters with angels to encourage openness. Children should practise welcome with trusted adults, not invite strangers in or go away alone with them.
Help a carer welcome a visitor, or include a newcomer in a supervised activity.
Talk about it
How can welcome be both generous and wise?
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Bible context & readings +
Hebrews 13 begins with practical community duties and recalls biblical hospitality stories. The angel reference encourages attentiveness to guests; it is not an instruction to guess strangers’ identities or ignore safety boundaries.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us welcome others with kindness and wisdom. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.