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 the brother of low degree glory in that he is exalted;

The blind receive sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised, and to the poor good tidings are brought;

And raising his eyes toward his disciples, he said, Blessed are ye poor; for yours is the kingdom of God.

And as they were traveling on the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wherever thou goest.

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

Hath any one of the rulers believed in him? or of the Pharisees?

For consider, brethren, who ye are that have been called; not many wise men after the fashion of the world, not many mighty, not many noble;

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

The

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to them that love him.

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

And raising his eyes toward his disciples, he said, Blessed are ye poor; for yours is the kingdom of God.

Fear not, little flock! for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

but, as it is written: "The things which eye hath not seen, and ear hath not heard, and which have not entered into the heart of man, the great things which God hath prepared for those that love him."

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me at that day, and not to me only, but to all those who have loved his appearing.

General references

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

And I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father appointed to me;

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