James 2:5

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world  to be rich in faith  and heirs  of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?

Cross References

Matthew 5:3

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

Luke 6:20

Then looking up at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.

Revelation 2:9

I know your   affliction and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though he was rich,  for your sake he became poor,  so that by his poverty you might become rich.

Luke 12:21

‘That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure   for himself and is not rich towards God.’

1 Peter 1:4

and into an inheritance that is imperishable,  undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven  for you.

James 1:12

Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown  of life that God  has promised to those who love him.

Hebrews 11:26

For he considered reproach for the sake of Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, since he was looking ahead to the reward.

Luke 12:32

Don’t be afraid,   little flock,   because your Father delights   to give you the kingdom.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written, What no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived – God has prepared these things for those who love him.   ,

Matthew 25:34

Then the King will say to those on his right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the kingdom   prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Revelation 21:7

The one who conquers  will inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he will be my son.

James 1:9

Let the brother of humble circumstances boast in his exaltation,

2 Timothy 4:8

There is reserved for me the crown  of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge,  will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing.  ,

2 Corinthians 6:10

as grieving, yet always rejoicing;  as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

Revelation 3:18

I advise you to buy from me gold refined in the fire so that you may be rich,   white clothes so that you may be dressed and your shameful nakedness not be exposed,   and ointment to spread on your eyes so that you may see.

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works,  to be generous and willing to share,

Luke 16:25

‘ “Son,”   Abraham said, “remember that during your life you received your good things,   just as Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here,   while you are in agony.

Matthew 11:5

The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy   are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news,

1 Samuel 2:30

‘Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel: “I did say that your family and your forefather’s family would walk before me for ever.  But now,” this is the Lord’s declaration, “no longer! For those who honour me I will honour,  but those who despise me will be disgraced.

2 Peter 1:11

For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom  of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom.  To him be the glory for ever and ever! Amen.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

It is clear evidence of God’s righteous  judgement  that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering,

Ephesians 3:8

This grace was given to me #– #the least of all the saints #– #to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches  of Christ,

Romans 8:17

and if children, also heirs   #– #heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ #– #if indeed we suffer with him  so that we may also be glorified with him.

Luke 16:22

One day the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s side.   , The rich man also died and was buried.

Zechariah 11:7

So I shepherded the flock intended for slaughter, the oppressed of the flock.  I took two staffs, calling one Favour  and the other Union, and I shepherded the flock.

Isaiah 29:19

The humble will have joy after joy in the  Lord, and the poor people will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 14:32

What answer will be given to the messengers from that nation? The Lord has founded Zion, and his oppressed people find refuge in her.

Job 34:19

God is not partial  to princes and does not favour the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands.

Job 34:10

Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding. It is impossible for God to do wrong, and for the Almighty to act unjustly.

Exodus 20:6

but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commands.

James 1:16

Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God,  who calls you into his own kingdom  and glory.

Ephesians 1:18

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope  of his calling,  what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

2 Corinthians 4:15

Indeed, everything is for your benefit so that, as grace extends through more and more people, it may cause thanksgiving  to increase to the glory of God.

John 7:48

Have any of the rulers  or Pharisees believed in him?

Luke 22:29

I bestow on you a kingdom,   just as my Father bestowed one on me,

Mark 7:14

Summoning  the crowd again, he told them, ‘Listen to me, all of you, and understand:

Zechariah 11:11

It was annulled on that day, and so the oppressed of the flock  who were watching me knew that it was the word of the Lord.

Zephaniah 3:12

I will leave a meek and humble people  among you, and they will take refuge in the name of the  Lord.

Proverbs 8:32

‘And now, sons, listen to me; those who keep my ways are happy.

Proverbs 7:24

Now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words from my mouth.

Job 38:14

The earth is changed as clay is by a seal; its hills stand out like the folds of a garment.

1 Kings 22:28

But Micaiah said, ‘If you ever return safely, the Lord has not spoken through me.’  Then he said, ‘Listen, all you people! ’  ,

Acts 7:2

‘Brothers and fathers,’ he replied, ‘listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,

Judges 9:7

When they told Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim,  raised his voice, and called to them: Listen to me, citizens of Shechem, and may God listen to you:

1 Samuel 2:8

He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the rubbish heap. He seats them with noblemen and gives them a throne of honour. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s; he has set the world on them.

Proverbs 13:7

One person pretends to be rich but has nothing; another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,