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

James 2:15

Bible References

Hath not

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.

The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.

And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock. And I took to me two staffs; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.

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

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

And it came to pass, that as they were going in the way, a certain man said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

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

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

For ye see your calling, brethren, that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called:

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.

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Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

And showing mercy to thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honor me I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

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

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

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

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

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all them also that love his appearing.

General references

Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.

The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.

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

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

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