King James Bible
KJVBe not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Translation Comparison
Hebrews 13:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Hebrews 13:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And hospitality do not forget; for by this some, being not aware of it, have entertained angels. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Be not forgetful of hospitality; for by it some have unawares entertained angels. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Forget not to shew love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for by this some have entertained angels unawares. | |
World English BibleWEB | Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | of the hospitality be not forgetful, for through this unawares certain did entertain messengers; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | Do not neglect to show kindness to strangers; for, in this way, some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests. |
American Standard Version
ASVForget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd hospitality do not forget; for by this some, being not aware of it, have entertained angels.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBe not forgetful of hospitality; for by it some have unawares entertained angels.
English Revised Version
ERVForget not to shew love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBe not forgetful to entertain strangers: for by this some have entertained angels unawares.
World English Bible
WEBDon't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTof the hospitality be not forgetful, for through this unawares certain did entertain messengers;
American King James Version
AKJVBe not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTDo not neglect to show kindness to strangers; for, in this way, some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests.
King James Bible
KJVBe not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
American Standard Version
ASVForget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd hospitality do not forget; for by this some, being not aware of it, have entertained angels.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBe not forgetful of hospitality; for by it some have unawares entertained angels.
English Revised Version
ERVForget not to shew love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBe not forgetful to entertain strangers: for by this some have entertained angels unawares.
World English Bible
WEBDon't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTof the hospitality be not forgetful, for through this unawares certain did entertain messengers;
American King James Version
AKJVBe not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTDo not neglect to show kindness to strangers; for, in this way, some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests.