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, Romans 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, εντευθεν ουκ απεισι Θεοι, the gods are here with me. God and his angels are the place where the saints are.