Bible verse reflections
Hebrews 13:2 – Angels
June 5, 2026
Verse:
Hebrews 13:2
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
Question:
What is your response to this verse?
Is the existence of angels something you have considered? Have you had any experience to share regarding angels?
Reflection:
I had not previously given much thought to the topic of Angels, althought it is usually included in summaries of doctrine, and I can’t recall hearing a sermon on it.
So, I scanned through the bible to collect references to angels, and have shown them in the link for related bible verses.
Here is a list of the key findings for each group of verses:
- The Old Testament — Angels actively intervened in events to do God’s will, and to speak to people for God;
- The New Testament — Angels continued to be active and speak God’s will;
- Even the Devil acknowledges the existence and activity of angels;
- Angels attended to Jesus;
- Jesus spoke of angels;
- Little children have angels in heaven;
- Following the resurrection, people will be like the angels in heaven;
- At the (second) coming of Jesus, all the angels will be with him;
- An angel rolled back the stone of Jesus’ tomb, and gave news to the women;
- Angels continued to be active in the lives of the apostles and Paul;
- Satan imitates an angel of light;
- Angels are not to be worshipped;
- Angels are ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.