The Bible is filled with verses that speak to the topic of immigration and how we should treat foreigners and strangers in our midst. These verses remind us of the importance of showing love and hospitality to those who come to our land seeking refuge and a better life.
Bible Verses About Immigration
1. Leviticus 19:33-34 – “When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.”
2. Exodus 22:21 – “You shall not wrong a sojourner or oppress him, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt.”
3. Deuteronomy 10:18-19 – “He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. Love the sojourner, therefore, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt.”
4. Matthew 25:35 – “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”
5. Romans 12:13 – “Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”
6. Hebrews 13:2 – “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
7. Galatians 3:28 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
These verses remind us of the importance of showing love and compassion to those who come to our land seeking refuge and a better life. As Christians, we are called to welcome the stranger and treat them with dignity and respect, just as we would want to be treated. Let us remember these words as we navigate the complex issue of immigration in our world today.