Quotes about Guests
Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.
— Genesis 18:4
The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
— Matthew 14:9
Jews have God's promise and if we Christians have it, too, then it is only as those chosen with them, as guests in their house, that we are new wood grafted onto their tree.
— Karl Barth
and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”
— Genesis 19:2
But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes.
— Matthew 22:11
Now Adonijah and all his guests were finishing their feast when they heard the sound of the ram’s horn. “Why is the city in such a loud uproar?” asked Joab.
— 1 Kings 1:41
And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”
— Genesis 18:5
But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
— Genesis 19:3
So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.
— Judges 19:21
Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.
— Matthew 9:15
When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”
— Mark 6:22
Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them?
— Luke 5:34