Deuteronomy 10:19

19 So you also must love outsiders. Remember that you yourselves were outsiders in Egypt.

Deuteronomy 10:19 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 10:19

Love ye therefore the stranger
Because the Lord loves him; and another reason follows, particularly binding on the Israelites:

for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt;
and therefore should sympathize with such, and show them compassion, relieve them in distress, and afford them whatever they want, and is in the power of their hands to communicate to them; remembering their own condition in Egypt, and how welcome such a treatment would have been to them then, as well as the kind and careful providence of God towards them at that time.

Deuteronomy 10:19 In-Context

17 The LORD your God is the greatest God of all. He is the greatest Lord of all. He is the great God. He is mighty and wonderful. He treats everyone the same. He doesn't accept any money from those who want special favors.

18 He stands up for widows and for children whose fathers have died. He loves outsiders. He gives them food and clothes.

19 So you also must love outsiders. Remember that you yourselves were outsiders in Egypt.

20 Have respect for the LORD your God. Serve him. Remain true to him. When you make promises, take your oaths in his name.

21 He is the one you should praise. He's your God. With your own eyes you saw the great and wonderful miracles he did for you.