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 that is low rejoice in his exaltation: but the rich in his humiliation,

the blind are restored to sight, and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear; the dead are raised to life, and the poor have the gospel preached to them:

And lifting up his eyes on his disciples He said, Blessed are ye though poor; for the kingdom of God is yours.

And as they were going by the way, there was one said to Him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest:

and was carried by angels to Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried.

have any of the rulers believed on Him, or of the pharisees?

For ye see by your calling, brethren, that not many wise men according to 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 by his poverty might be rich.

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Happy is the man who sustaineth temptation; for being approved he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him.

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

And lifting up his eyes on his disciples He said, Blessed are ye though poor; for the kingdom of God is yours.

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

But as it is written, "Eye hath not seen, and ear hath not heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, what things God hath prepared for those that love Him."

As to what remains, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: and not to me only, but also to all those who have longed for his appearance.

General references

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 you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me:

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