Quotes about Outsiders
Are we not regarded by him as outsiders? Not only has he sold us, but he has certainly squandered what was paid for us.
- Genesis 31:15
When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land,
- 1 Chronicles 16:19
Once or twice, the merchants and those who sell all kinds of goods camped outside Jerusalem,
- Nehemiah 13:20
After conferring together, they used the money to buy the potter’s field as a burial place for foreigners.
- Matthew 27:7
What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
- 1 Corinthians 5:12
God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”
- 1 Corinthians 5:13
Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
- Colossians 4:5
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
- 1 Timothy 3:7
the kingdom of God largely exists for the sake of outsiders, as a tangible expression of God's love for all.
- Philip Yancey
Coalitional dynamics would predict that whatever outsiders do is often little concern to fundamentalists. What matters is what other members of the group are likely to do.
- Pascal Boyer
Go figure out what this Scripture means: 'I'm after mercy, not religion.' I'm here to invite outsiders, not coddle insiders.
- Eugene Peterson