James 2:5

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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

The

General references

Matthew 6:20

Luke 22:29

James 2:15

Bible References

Hath not

Let a brother in humble circumstances glory in his exaltation;

"the lame are walking, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf are hearing, the dead are being raised up, and the gospel is being preached to the poor.

Then raising his eyes upon his disciples he began to say to them. "Blessed are you poor, For the kingdom of God is yours.

As they were going on their way, a man came to him and said, "I will follow wherever you go."

"But in the course of time the beggar died; and he was carried by angels into Abraham's bosom.

"Has any one of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?

For consider your own calling, brothers, that not many wise in earthly wisdom, not many powerful, not many of noble birth, have been called.

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

The

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Then raising his eyes upon his disciples he began to say to them. "Blessed are you poor, For the kingdom of God is yours.

"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Nay, as it is written. Eye has not seen, Nor ear heard, Neither have entered into man's heart The things which God has prepared For those who love him.

Henceforth there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

General references

"but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.

"And I promise you a kingdom, even as my Father has promised me a kingdom;

If a brother or sister be naked and in need of daily food,