5 Bible Verses about Strangers
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He said, "Yes." But when he went home, Jesus spoke of it first and said, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect duties and taxes? From their own people, or from aliens?" He said, "From aliens." Jesus said to him, "Then their own people are exempt.
For when I was hungry, you gave me food, when I was thirsty you gave me something to drink, when I was a stranger, you invited me to your homes, when I had no clothes, you gave me clothes, when I was sick, you looked after me, when I was in prison, you came to see me.' Then the upright will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and give you food, or thirsty, and give you something to drink?read more.
When did we see you a stranger, and invite you home, or without clothing, and supply you with it? When did we see you sick or in prison, and go to see you?' The king will answer, 'I tell you, in so far as you did it to one of the humblest of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left, 'Begone, you accursed people, to the everlasting fire destined for the devil and his angels! For when I was hungry, you gave me nothing to eat, and when I was thirsty you gave me nothing to drink, when I was a stranger, you did not invite me home, when I had no clothes, you did not supply me, when I was sick and in prison, you did not look after me.' Then they in their turn will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or in need of clothes, or sick, or in prison, and did not wait upon you?' Then he will answer, 'I tell you, in so far as you failed to do it for one of these people who are humblest, you failed to do it for me.' Then they will go away to everlasting punishment, and the upright to everlasting life."
Do not forget to be hospitable to strangers, for by being so some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests.
Dear friend, it is loyal of you to do anything you can for the brothers, especially as they are strangers;
From Thematic Bible
Gentiles » Called » Strangers
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Strangers
the Macedonian empire » Predictions respecting » Divisions » Ruled by » Strangers
Strangers » Jewish prohibitions concerning
Strangers » General laws concerning
Strangers » How not to treat strangers
Strangers » How to treat strangers
Your love for the brotherhood must continue. Do not forget to be hospitable to strangers, for by being so some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests.
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Injustice to
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Oppression of
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Their eating things offered in sacrifice
Strangers » Instances of oppression of
Strangers » Could offer oblations
Strangers » Required to observe the sabbath day
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Usury of
Strangers » Strangers that are joined to the lord
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Their eating the passover meal
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Authorized bondservice of
Strangers » Kindness to the poor of, required
Strangers » Love of, encouraged
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Sale » Meat » Of animals
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Forbid their being made kings over israel
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Their eating blood
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Their blaspheming
Strangers » Mosaic law relating to » Their approaching the tabernacle
Strangers » Were buried in separate burial places
So after consultation they bought with it the Potter's Field as a burial ground for strangers.
Strangers » Abhorrence of, forbidden
Strangers » Marriage with, forbidden
Topics on Strangers
Strangers in israel
Ephesians 2:12At that time you had no connection with Christ, you were aliens to the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the agreements about God's promise; with no hope and no God in all the world.
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- Death Penalty For Heresy
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- Oppression, God's Attitude To
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- Ordinances
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