James 2:5

consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?

Matthew 5:3

Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.

Luke 6:20

Then directing himself to his disciples, he said, blessed are ye, that are poor: for the divine kingdom is yours.

Luke 12:21

such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.

Luke 12:32

fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.

James 1:12

happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.

Revelation 2:9

"I know thy works, thy tribulation and poverty (tho' thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of satan.

2 Timothy 4:8

I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance.

Matthew 25:34

the king shall say to those on his right hand, come, ye blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

1 Corinthians 1:26-28

for consider, brethren, that not many worldly wise, not many men of power, not many men of birth are among you that are called.

2 Corinthians 8:9

for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.

Revelation 3:18

I counsel thee to purchase of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayst be cloathed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear; and an ointment for thine eyes to make you see clear.

Revelation 21:7

he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Matthew 11:5

the blind recover their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

Mark 7:14

Then Jesus having called all the people to him, said, attend every one of you, and understand.

Luke 9:57-58

At another time, as they were walking in the road, a man said to him, I will be your follower, wherever you go.

Luke 16:22

at length the beggar died: and was conveyed by the angels to Abraham's bower. the rich man died too, and was buried.

Luke 16:25

but Abraham said, son, remember you had your enjoyments, when you were alive, and Lazarus his misfortunes: but now he has his consolation, and you your torments.

Luke 22:29

I commit the kingdom to you, as my father committed it to me;

John 7:48

have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?

Acts 7:2

Stephen answer'd, my brethren, and you my fathers, lend your attention. The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,

Romans 8:17

and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.

1 Corinthians 2:9

but, as it is written, "eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."

1 Corinthians 3:21-23

therefore, let no one glory in men: for all are yours:

2 Corinthians 4:15

for all things are for your sakes, that the grace which was conferr'd upon many, might by the gratitude of so many, redound to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 6:10

as sorrowful, though always cheerful; as poor, tho' inriching many; as having nothing, though contented with every thing.

Ephesians 1:18

an enlightned understanding, that ye may see what great expectations he has called you to, and what abundant glory it is to the saints to be the lot of his inheritance.

Ephesians 3:8

upon me, who am the meanest of all christians, is this favour bestowed, that I should proclaim to the Gentiles the undiscoverable advantages by Christ;

1 Thessalonians 2:12

conjuring you to live suitably to the favour of God, who has called you to his kingdom and glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

by which you may be assur'd, that they will be punish'd by the divine justice, and that you shall be rewarded with the kingdom of God, for which you suffer;

1 Timothy 6:18

to be beneficent, to be rich in good works, to be liberal to the common fund,

2 Timothy 4:18

and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.

Hebrews 11:26

esteeming the sufferings of Israel greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had an eye to the reward.

James 1:9

Let him that is poor triumph in the advantages of being a christian.

James 1:16

Don't be deluded, my brethren;

1 Peter 1:4

in the enjoyment of a state, that can never change or decay, a state reserv'd in heaven for us,

2 Peter 1:11

and thus you will have a free admittance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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?

General references

Bible References

Hath not

James 1:9
Let him that is poor triumph in the advantages of being a christian.
Matthew 11:5
the blind recover their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
Luke 6:20
Then directing himself to his disciples, he said, blessed are ye, that are poor: for the divine kingdom is yours.
Luke 9:57
At another time, as they were walking in the road, a man said to him, I will be your follower, wherever you go.
Luke 16:22
at length the beggar died: and was conveyed by the angels to Abraham's bower. the rich man died too, and was buried.
John 7:48
have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?
1 Corinthians 1:26
for consider, brethren, that not many worldly wise, not many men of power, not many men of birth are among you that are called.
2 Corinthians 8:9
for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.

The

James 1:12
happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.
Luke 6:20
Then directing himself to his disciples, he said, blessed are ye, that are poor: for the divine kingdom is yours.
Luke 12:32
fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.
1 Corinthians 2:9
but, as it is written, "eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."
2 Timothy 4:8
I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance.

General references

Matthew 6:20
but lay up for your selves treasures in heaven, where there is neither moth, nor rust, nor corruption, nor thieves, nor violence to molest you.
Luke 22:29
I commit the kingdom to you, as my father committed it to me;
James 2:15
suppose one of your brethren should be destitute of cloths, and of his daily nourishment,