Chapter XXVI.--Of the Parting of Brethren.
You will not dismiss a brother who has entered your house without prayer.--"Have you seen," says Scripture, "a brother? you have seen your Lord;" [8931] --especially "a stranger," lest perhaps he be "an angel." But again, when received yourself by brethren, you will not make [8932] earthly refreshments prior to heavenly, for your faith will forthwith be judged. Or else how will you--according to the precept [8933] --say, "Peace to this house," unless you exchange mutual peace with them who are in the house?