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

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General references

Matthew 6:20

Luke 22:29

James 2:15

Bible References

Hath not

Let a brother of low position exult when he is raised;

the blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, and the dead are raised.

Then, raising his eyes he looked at his disciples and said: "Blessed are you poor! the Realm of God is yours.

And as they journeyed along the road a man said to him, "I will follow you anywhere."

Now it happened that the poor man died, and he was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man died too, and was buried.

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

Why, look at your own ranks, my brothers; not many wise men (that is, judged by human standards), not many leading men, not many of good birth, have been called!

(You know how gracious our Lord Jesus Christ was; rich though he was, he became poor for the sake of you, that by his poverty you might be rich.)

The

Blessed is he who endures under trial; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the crown of life which is promised to all who love Him.

"Blessed are those who feel poor in spirit! the Realm of heaven is theirs.

Then, raising his eyes he looked at his disciples and said: "Blessed are you poor! the Realm of God is yours.

Fear not, you little flock, for your Father is delighted to give you the Realm.

No, as it is written, what no eye has ever seen, what no ear has ever heard, what never entered the mind of man, God has prepared all that for those who love him.

Now the crown of a good life awaits me, with which the Lord, that just Judge, will reward me on the great Day ??and not only me but all who have loved and longed for his appearance.

General references

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

so, even as my Father has assigned me royal power,

Suppose some brother or sister is ill-clad and short of daily food;