Overview
The Bible addresses proselyte across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Acts, Exodus and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Proselytes, Commandments, Decalogue and Masters. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Stephen, Philip, Paul and Barnabas.
Key Bible verses about proselyte
Old Testament
New Testament
Acts
Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome Jews and proselytes,
And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
People in the Bible and proselyte
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying proselyte for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 20:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Acts, Exodus and Deuteronomy each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Stephen, Philip and Paul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Proselytes, Commandments, Decalogue and Masters.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about proselyte?
The Bible addresses proselyte across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Acts, Exodus and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Proselytes, Commandments, Decalogue and Masters. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Stephen, Philip, Paul and Barnabas.
How many Bible verses are about proselyte?
The Bible references proselyte in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention proselyte?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 20:10: “But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with proselyte?
Stephen, Philip, Paul and Barnabas.
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