Bible Verses for Welcome Cards

"Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God."

Why this works: Welcome as Christ welcomed you — the highest standard of hospitality.

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

Why this works: Hospitality to strangers may host angels — elevating the act of welcome.

"Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers."

Why this works: Faithful welcome of both known and unknown — comprehensive hospitality.

"For I was a stranger, and ye took me in."

Why this works: Welcoming strangers as welcoming Christ Himself.

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"

Why this works: The blessing of community unity — what the newcomer is being welcomed into.

"Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God."

Why this works: From stranger to family member — the transformation of genuine welcome.

"Use hospitality one to another without grudging."

Why this works: Cheerful, ungrudging hospitality — the spirit behind every sincere welcome.

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God."

Why this works: Reassurance for the newcomer — God is present in this new place too.

"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you."

Why this works: Anticipatory gratitude — thankful for the newcomer's future presence and contribution.

"The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee."

Why this works: The priestly blessing as a welcome — God's favor upon the newcomer.

"Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."

Why this works: Hospitality as a Christian practice — welcoming is part of the faith.