Deuteronomy 10:19 “So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreign…”

Deuteronomy 10:19

So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Therefore love the foreigner, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version

Love ye therefore the sojourner; for ye were sojourners in the land of Egypt.

Geneva Bible 1599

Loue ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Darby Translation

And ye shall love the stranger; for ye have been strangers in the land of Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation

'And ye have loved the sojourner, for sojourners ye were in the land of Egypt.

Bible in Basic English

So be kind to the man from a strange country who is living among you, for you yourselves were living in a strange country in the land of Egypt.

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Cross references

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

Exodus 22:21 Luke 17:18 Galatians 6:10 Luke 6:35 Luke 10:28–37 Leviticus 19:33

Exodus 22:21 · BSB

You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Luke 17:18 · BSB

Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?”

Galatians 6:10 · BSB

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Luke 6:35 · BSB

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Luke 10:28–37 · BSB

“You have answered correctly,” Jesus said. “Do this and you will live.”

Leviticus 19:33 · BSB

When a foreigner resides with you in your land, you must not oppress him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing.

20You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name.

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