Bible Verses for Immigrants and Anyone Far From Home
For anyone living far from home: King James Version verses to read, write down, or send to someone who left home too.
When you feel like a stranger
- “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God.” Ephesians 2:19
- “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour.” Philippians 3:20
- “The LORD preserveth the strangers.” Psalm 146:9
When you’re starting over
- “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.” Hebrews 11:8
- “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid… for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9
When you miss your family
- “God setteth the solitary in families.” Psalm 68:6
- “Whither thou goest, I will go… thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” Ruth 1:16
When you’re worried about home
- “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
- “Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” Psalm 139:7
For building a life where you are
- “And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away… and pray unto the LORD for it.” Jeremiah 29:7
- “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11
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