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What the Fathers say

1 Peter 4:9

Eastern Fathers

Theophylact of Ohrid

Having spoken of love, he adds what is closely connected with love — "hospitality," which he commands to perform without grumbling; and to those who abound in every gift, he commands to share with a brother in need. For example, one who has the word of teaching (for this is what "as the oracles of God" (1 Pet. 4:11) indicates) — let him impart it to the one who needs it; one who has an abundance of food, let him give to the one who lacks it, and give not sparingly, but as much as the power of God's gift allows. …

Commentary on 1 Peter ↗

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

Behold, the Lord was not recognized while He was speaking, and He deigned to be recognized while He was being fed. Therefore, dearest brothers, love hospitality, love the works of charity. For hence it is said through Paul: "Let brotherly love continue in you, and do not forget hospitality. …

Forty Gospel Homilies, Homily 23 ↗