Deuteronomy 23:16

New International Reader's Version

Let them live among you anywhere they want to. Let them live in any town they choose. Don’t treat them badly.

Cross References

Exodus 22:21

“Do not treat outsiders badly. Do not give them a hard time. Remember, you were outsiders in Egypt.

Exodus 23:9

“Do not treat outsiders badly. You yourselves know how it feels to be outsiders. Remember, you were outsiders in Egypt.

Proverbs 22:22

Don’t take advantage of poor people just because they are poor. Don’t treat badly those who are in need by taking them to court.

Jeremiah 7:6

Do not treat outsiders or widows badly in this place. Do not take advantage of children whose fathers have died. Do not kill those who are not guilty of doing anything wrong. Do not worship other gods. That will only bring harm to you.

Zechariah 7:10

Do not take advantage of widows. Do not mistreat children whose fathers have died. Do not be mean to outsiders or poor people. Do not make evil plans against one another.”

Malachi 3:5

“So I will come and put you on trial. I will be quick to bring charges against all of you,” says the Lord who rules over all. “I will bring charges against you sinful people who do not have any respect for me. That includes those who practice evil magic. It includes those who commit adultery and those who tell lies in court. It includes those who cheat workers out of their pay. It includes those who treat widows badly. It also includes those who mistreat children whose fathers have died. And it includes those who take away the rights of outsiders in the courts.

James 2:6

But you have disrespected poor people. Aren’t rich people taking advantage of you? Aren’t they dragging you into court?