⁹ Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.

² Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!

¹³ When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

¹⁴ Do everything without complaining and arguing,

¹⁶ And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

⁸ Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.

² So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife.^[a] He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.

⁹ Don’t grumble about each other, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. For look—the Judge is standing at the door!

⁷ You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”^[a]

¹⁴ But I didn’t want to do anything without your consent. I wanted you to help because you were willing, not because you were forced.