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

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 happy is he, whosoever shall not be offended at me.

And lifting up his eyes on his disciples, he said, Happy are ye poor: for your's is the kingdom of God.

And as they went in the way, one said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

And the beggar died and was carried by angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died and was buried:

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

Behold 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 sake he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

The

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

saying, Happy are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

And lifting up his eyes on his disciples, he said, Happy are ye poor: for your's 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 hath ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, what things God hath prepared for them that love him.

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge will render me in that day, and not to me only, but to all them likewise that have loved his appearing.

General references

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

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

Can that faith save him? If a brother or a sister be naked,