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

But let the brother that is humble rejoice in his exaltation,

the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news preached to them;

And he lifted up his eyes upon his disciples and said, Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

And as they were traveling on the way, one said to him, I will follow you wherever you go.

And the poor man died, and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. And the rich man also died, and was buried;

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

For you see your calling, brothers, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble [are called];

for you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he became poor, though rich, that you by his poverty might be rich.

The

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when proved he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

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

And he lifted up his eyes upon his disciples and said, Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

Fear not, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

but as it is written, An eye has not seen, an ear has not heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God has 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 me in that day, and not me only but all who love his appearing.

General references

But lay up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where neither a moth nor corrosion destroys, and where thieves dig not through nor steal;

and I appoint you, as my Father has appointed me, a kingdom,

And if a brother or sister is naked, or destitute of daily food,