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Bible Quotes About Foreigners

11 Scripture verses about foreigners from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Discover 11 powerful Bible verses about foreigners. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential government & society topic.

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New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Foreigners

Exodus 22:21 — “Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
Exodus 23:9 — “Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. heart: Heb. soul”
Leviticus 19:33 — “And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. vex: or, oppress”
Leviticus 19:34 — “But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Leviticus 24:22 — “Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the LORD your God.”
Deuteronomy 10:19 — “Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
Psalms 146:9 — “The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.”
Malachi 3:5 — “And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his...”
Matthew 25:35 — “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”
Ephesians 2:19 — “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”

Subtopics of Foreigners

treating foreigners

Old Testament Quotes About Foreigners (8)

“Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”

Exodus 22:21KJV

“Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. heart: Heb. soul”

Exodus 23:9KJV

“And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. vex: or, oppress”

Leviticus 19:33KJV

“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”

Leviticus 19:34KJV

“Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the LORD your God.”

Leviticus 24:22KJV

“Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”

Deuteronomy 10:19KJV

“The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.”

Psalms 146:9KJV

“And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts. oppress: or, defraud”

Malachi 3:5KJV

New Testament Quotes About Foreigners (3)

“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”

Matthew 25:35KJV

“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”

Ephesians 2:19KJV

“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

Hebrews 13:2KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Foreigners in the Bible

What does the Bible say about foreigners?

The Bible contains 11 verses about foreigners, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding foreigners through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about foreigners?

There are 11 Bible verses about foreigners in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about foreigners?

While many verses address foreigners, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of foreigners you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about foreigners?

Foreigners is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.