Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Races?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Races in the Bible
What does the Bible say about races? Browse 17 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Races
- 1Deuteronomy 10:17
“For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:”
KJV - 2Malachi 2:10
“Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?”
KJV - 3Matthew 28:19
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations”
KJV - 4John 13:34
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
KJV - 5Acts 10:34
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
KJV - 6Acts 17:26
“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;”
KJV - 7Romans 10:12
“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.”
KJV - 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 - 9Ephesians 2:14
“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;”
KJV - 10Colossians 3:11
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.”
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Subtopics of Races
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Races? (2 Verses)
“For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:”
“Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Races? (12 Verses)
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations”
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;”
“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.”
“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 he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;”
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.”
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,”
“My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.”
“But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”
“After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number , of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Races
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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 races. 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 races 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 races 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 races needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about races 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 races, 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 Races?
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