James 2:5

Bible in Basic English 1965

Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?

Cross References

1 Kings 22:28

And Micaiah said, If you come back at all in peace, the Lord has not sent his word by me.

Job 34:10

Now then, you wise, take note; you men of knowledge, give ear to me. Let it be far from God to do evil, and from the Ruler of all to do wrong.

Job 34:19

Who has no respect for rulers, and who gives no more attention to those who have wealth than to the poor, for they are all the work of his hands.

Job 38:14

It is changed like wet earth under a stamp, and is coloured like a robe;

Exodus 20:6

And I will have mercy through a thousand generations on those who have love for me and keep my laws.

Proverbs 13:7

A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.

Proverbs 7:24

So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth;

Proverbs 8:32

Give ear to me then, my sons: for happy are those who keep my ways.

Isaiah 14:32

What answer, then, will my people give to the representatives of the nation? That the Lord is the builder of Zion, and she will be a safe place for the poor of his people.

Isaiah 29:19

And the poor will have their joy in the Lord increased, and those in need will be glad in the Holy One of Israel.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will still have among you a quiet and poor people, and they will put their faith in the name of the Lord.

Zechariah 11:11

And it was broken on that day: and the sheep-traders, who were watching me, were certain that it was the word of the Lord.

Zechariah 11:7

So I took care of the flock of death, for those who made profit out of the flock; and I took for myself two rods, naming one Beautiful, and the other Bands; and I took care of the flock.

Matthew 11:5

The blind see; those who were not able to, are walking; lepers are made clean; those who were without hearing, now have their ears open; the dead come to life again, and the poor have the good news given to them.

Matthew 25:34

Then will the King say to those on his right, Come, you who have the blessing of my Father, into the kingdom made ready for you before the world was:

Matthew 5:3

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

Mark 7:14

And turning to the people again, he said to them, Give ear to me all of you, and let my words be clear to you:

Luke 12:21

So that is what comes to the man who gets wealth for himself, and has not wealth in the eyes of God.

Luke 12:32

Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 16:22

And in time the poor man came to his end, and angels took him to Abraham's breast. And the man of wealth came to his end, and was put in the earth.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, Keep in mind, my son, that when you were living, you had your good things, while Lazarus had evil things: but now, he is comforted and you are in pain.

Luke 22:29

And I will give you a kingdom as my Father has given one to me,

Luke 6:20

And turning his eyes to his disciples he said, Happy are you who are poor: for the kingdom of God is yours.

John 7:48

Have any of the rulers belief in him, or any one of the Pharisees?

Acts 7:2

And he said, My brothers and fathers, give hearing. The God of glory came to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he was living in Haran,

Romans 8:17

And if we are children, we have a right to a part in the heritage; a part in the things of God, together with Christ; so that if we have a part in his pain, we will in the same way have a part in his glory.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it says in the holy Writings, Things which the eye saw not, and which had not come to the ears or into the heart of man, such things as God has made ready for those who have love for him.

2 Corinthians 4:15

For we go through all things on account of you, because the greater the number to whom the grace is given, the greater is the praise to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 6:10

As full of sorrow, but ever glad; as poor, but giving wealth to others; as having nothing, but still having all things.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you see the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he had wealth, he became poor on your account, so that through his need you might have wealth.

Ephesians 1:18

And that having the eyes of your heart full of light, you may have knowledge of what is the hope of his purpose, what is the wealth of the glory of his heritage in the saints,

Ephesians 3:8

To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, was this grace given, so that I might make clear to the Gentiles the good news of the unending wealth of Christ:

1 Thessalonians 2:12

So that your lives might be pleasing to God, who has given you a part in his kingdom and his glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

Which is a clear sign of the decision which God in his righteousness has made; to give you a part in his kingdom, for which you have undergone this pain;

1 Timothy 6:18

And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will keep me safe from every evil work and will give me salvation in his kingdom in heaven: to whom be glory for ever and ever. So be it.

2 Timothy 4:8

From now on, the crown of righteousness is made ready for me, which the Lord, the upright judge, Will give to me at that day: and not only to me, but to all those who have had love for his revelation.

Hebrews 11:26

Judging a part in the shame of Christ to be better than all the wealth of Egypt; for he was looking forward to his reward.

James 1:12

There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.

James 1:16

Do not be turned from the right way, dear brothers.

James 1:19

You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

James 1:9

But let the brother of low position be glad that he is lifted up;

1 Peter 1:4

And a heritage fair, holy and for ever new, waiting in heaven for you,

2 Peter 1:11

For so the way will be open to you into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Revelation 2:9

I have knowledge of your troubles and how poor you are but you have true wealth, and the evil words of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are a Synagogue of Satan.

Revelation 21:7

He who overcomes will have these things for his heritage; and I will be his God, and he will be my son.

Revelation 3:18

If you are wise you will get from me gold tested by fire, so that you may have true wealth; and white robes to put on, so that your shame may not be seen; and oil for your eyes, so that you may see.

Judges 9:7

Now Jotham, on hearing of it, went to the top of Mount Gerizim, and crying out with a loud voice said to them, Give ear to me, you townsmen of Shechem, so that God may give ear to you.

1 Samuel 2:30

For this reason the Lord God of Israel has said, Truly I did say that your family and your father's people would have their place before me for ever: but now the Lord says, Let it not be so; I will give honour to those by whom I am honoured, and those who have no respect for me will be of small value in my eyes.

1 Samuel 2:8

Lifting the poor out of the dust, and him who is in need out of the lowest place, to give them their place among rulers, and for their heritage the seat of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's and he has made them the base of the world.