Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Discrimination?
10 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Discrimination in the Bible
What does the Bible say about discrimination? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Discrimination
- 1Proverbs 6:16
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
KJV - 2Matthew 5:44
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
KJV - 3Matthew 7:12
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
KJV - 4Mark 12:31
“And the second is like, namely this , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
KJV - 5Acts 10:34
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
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- 8Galatians 3:28
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
KJV - 9Galatians 5:14
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
KJV - 10James 2:2
“For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; assembly: Gr. synagogue”
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Subtopics of Discrimination
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Discrimination? (1 Verses)
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Discrimination? (9 Verses)
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
“And the second is like, namely this , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
“For there is no respect of persons with God.”
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
“For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; assembly: Gr. synagogue”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Discrimination
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about discrimination. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about discrimination and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about discrimination is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on discrimination needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about discrimination with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about discrimination, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Discrimination?
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