Deuteronomy 10:19

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And you shall love the sojourner, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt.

Latin

Et vos ergo amate peregrinos, quia et ipsi fuistis advenæ in terra Ægypti.

Hebrew

English

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

Theme notes and profiles

Leviticus 19:33–34
When a foreigner resides with you in your land, you must not oppress him.
Exodus 22:21
You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
Luke 17:18
Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?”
James 2:15–16
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
1 John 3:17–18
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
Luke 10:28–37
“You have answered correctly,” Jesus said. “Do this and you will live.”
Luke 6:35
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.

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus