James 2:5

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

Hath not

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General references

James 2:15

Bible References

Hath not

Let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position (exaltation).

What then will one answer the messengers that come to us from Philistia? We will tell them that Jehovah has established Zion and in her the poor and afflicted of his people find refuge.

The meek, the poor, and the needy will celebrate and shout because of Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel.

I will leave a faithful few, a humble and lowly people with you. They will seek refuge in the name of Jehovah.

So I fed the poor of the flock of slaughter. I took two staffs; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.

The blind receive their sight. The lame walk! The lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear. The dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.

He looked at his disciples and said: Blessed are you who are poor for yours is the kingdom of God.

On the way a man came to him and said: I will follow you wherever you go.

The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man died and was buried.

Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in him?

Consider your calling, brothers. Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

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The man who endures under trial is blessed. For when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

I show mercy (loving kindness) to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my commandments.

Jehovah, the God of Israel says: 'I said indeed that your house and the house of your father should walk before me all the days of your life.' Now Jehovah says: Far be it from me. I will honor those who honor me. I will not regard those who think little of me.

I love those who love me. Those who earnestly seek me will find me.

Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

He looked at his disciples and said: Blessed are you who are poor for yours is the kingdom of God.

Do not fear little flock for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

It is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, and it has not entered into the heart of man, the things God prepared for those who love him. (Isaiah 64:4)

The crown of righteousness is laid up for me. The Lord, the righteous judge, will give it to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing (manifestation).

General references

Do not deny justice to a poor person at his trial.

Feet trample it down, the feet of the depressed, the footsteps of the poor (needy).

Accumulate wealth in heaven where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

I assigned a kingdom to you just as my Father assigned it to me.

If a brother or sister is without clothes and in lack of daily food,