Hospitality transforms strangers into guests. This adverb modifies how Publius, the leading official of Malta, welcomed Paul and his shipwreck companions in Acts 28:7. The root adjective φιλόφρων means 'kindly disposed, friendly,' and the adverbial form captures manner: not grudging provision but generous, warmhearted welcome. Classical usage applied it to gracious greetings, friendly glances, kind words—the entire posture of warmth toward another. Publius didn't merely shelter these strangers for duty's sake; he received them φιλοφρόνως, with the gracious hospitality that sees every guest as worthy of honor.