1 Peter 4:9

1 Peter 4:9 ‘Be hospitable to one another without complaint.'

‘Be hospitable' -(Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1;8; 3 John 1:5)

‘one another' -That is to other Christians.

‘without complaint' -‘displeasure, complaining (more privately than public).' (Vine p. 93); ‘displeasure expressed in murmuring' (Arndt p. 164). ‘without resenting the time and expense which may be involved.' (Grudem p. 174)

Points to Note: 1. Earnest love will find. practical way to express itself. 2. ‘The provision of hospitality was important because of both the limited means of many Christians and the questionable character of such public places as there were to stay in…Thus Peter does not simply call for hospitality…but for it to be offered “ungrudgingly”…aptly captures the quiet “I don't know why we get all the travelers” or “I wish Paul would move on” whispered in. corner to. spouse when. family was in short rations or its housing cramped due to. visitor. Peter urges the Christians to. level of love that would transcend such negative attitudes; he knows there will be sacrifice, but wants it made with. willing and cheerful heart (cf. 2 Corinthians 8:1; 2 Corinthians 9:1).' (Davids p. 159) 3. The inns in the First Century were often dirty, places of immorality, gambling and danger. Inn-keepers were often untruthful, dishonest and oppressive. ‘Rooms are not furnished, the traveler must carry his own bedding, provisions, and cooking utensils. Where wild noise and games of chance were indulged in by those who wasted their substance by riotous living.' (Sketches Of Jewish Social Life. Edersheim p. 50)