Entertaining angels unawares is a super-rare event in Scripture; the main application of Hebrews 13:2 is the importance of showing kindness to strangers, not predicting frequency of angelic visits.
Application of Hebrews 13:2
Mike cautions against over-spiritualizing the passage. The rarity of angelic appearances in Scripture should moderate expectations about frequency today. The moral application - be hospitable to strangers - stands regardless of whether they are angels.
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