But the LORD told him, "Peace. Don't be afraid. You will not die."

The servant said, "Don't worry. Don't be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, must have put the money in your sacks for you. I received your payment." Then he brought Simeon to them.

The servant took the brothers into the house. He gave them water so that they could wash their feet, and he fed their donkeys.

He instructed them to say to Nabal: "David sends you greetings, my friend, with his best wishes for you, your family, and all that is yours.

God's spirit took control of one of them, Amasai, who later became the commander of "The Thirty," and he called out, "David son of Jesse, we are yours! Success to you and those who help you! God is on your side." David welcomed them and made them officers in his army.

Whenever you go into a house, first say, 'Peace be with this house.'

If someone who is peace-loving lives there, let your greeting of peace remain on that person; if not, take back your greeting of peace.

"Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

Share your belongings with your needy fellow Christians, and open your homes to strangers.

If you are being taught the Christian message, you should share all the good things you have with your teacher.

Remember to welcome strangers in your homes. There were some who did that and welcomed angels without knowing it.

Suppose there are brothers or sisters who need clothes and don't have enough to eat.

What good is there in your saying to them, "God bless you! Keep warm and eat well!"---if you don't give them the necessities of life?

Open your homes to each other without complaining.

My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.

and said, "Sirs, I am here to serve you. Please come to my house. You can wash your feet and spend the night. In the morning you can get up early and go on your way." But they answered, "No, we will spend the night here in the city square."

He kept on urging them, and finally they went with him to his house. Lot ordered his servants to bake some bread and prepare a fine meal for the guests. When it was ready, they ate it.

and said, "Come home with me. You are a man whom the LORD has blessed. Why are you standing out here? I have a room ready for you in my house, and there is a place for your camels."

When food was brought, the man said, "I will not eat until I have said what I have to say." Laban said, "Go on and speak."