James 2:5

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Hearken, my dearest brethren: hath not God chosen the poor in this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him?

Cross References

Matthew 5:3

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

Luke 6:20

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

Revelation 2:9

I know thy tribulation and thy poverty, but thou art rich: and thou art blasphemed by them that say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor, for your sakes; that through his poverty you might be rich.

Luke 12:21

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.

1 Peter 1:4

Unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that can not fade, reserved in heaven for you,

James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been proved, he shall receive a crown of life, which God hath promised to them that love him.

Hebrews 11:26

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasure of the Egyptians. For he looked unto the reward.

Luke 12:32

Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom.

1 Corinthians 2:9

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

Matthew 25:34

Then shall the king say to them that shall be on his right hand: Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Revelation 21:7

He that shall overcome shall possess these things, and I will be his God; and he shall be my son.

James 1:9

But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation:

2 Timothy 4:8

As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice, which the Lord the just judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming. Make haste to come to me quickly.

2 Corinthians 6:10

As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as needy, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

Revelation 3:18

I counsel thee to buy of me gold fire tried, that thou mayest be made rich; and mayest be clothed in white garments, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear; and anoint thy eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

1 Timothy 6:18

To do good, to be rich in good works, to give easily, to communicate to others,

Luke 16:25

And Abraham said to him: Son, remember that thou didst receive good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things, but now he is comforted; and thou art tormented.

Matthew 11:5

The blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, the poor have the gospel preached to them.

1 Samuel 2:30

Wherefore thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father should minister in my sight, for ever. But now saith the Lord: Far be this from me. But whosoever shall glorify me, him will I glorify; but they that despise me, shall be despised.

2 Peter 1:11

For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord hath delivered me from every evil work: and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

For an example of the just judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also you suffer.

Ephesians 3:8

To me, the least of all the saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles, the unsearchable riches of Christ,

Romans 8:17

And if sons, heirs also; heirs indeed of God, and joint heirs with Christ: yet so, if we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified with him.

Luke 16:22

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

Zechariah 11:7

And I will feed the hock of slaughter for this, O ye poor of the dock. And I took unto me two rods, one I called Beauty, and the other I called a Cord, and I fed the flock.

Isaiah 29:19

And the meek shall increase their joy in the Lord: and the poor men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 14:32

And what shall be answered to the messengers of the nations? That the Lord hath founded Sion, and the poor of his people shall hope in him.

Job 34:19

Who accepteth not the persons of princes: nor hath regarded the tyrant, when he contended against the poor man. For all are the work of his hands.

Job 34:10

Therefore, ye men of understanding, hear me. Far from God be wickedness: and iniquity from the Almighty.

Exodus 20:6

And shewing mercy unto thousands to them that love me, and keep my commandments.

James 1:16

Do not err, therefore, my dearest brethren.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We testified to every one of you, that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Ephesians 1:18

The eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know what the hope is of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.

2 Corinthians 4:15

For all things are for your sakes; that the grace abounding through many, may abound in thanksgiving unto the glory of God.

John 7:48

Hath any one of the rulers believed in him, or of the Pharisees?

Luke 22:29

And I dispose to you, as my Father hath disposed to me, a kingdom;

Mark 7:14

And calling again the multitude unto him, he said to them: Hear ye me all, and understand.

Zechariah 11:11

And it was made void in that day: and so the poor of the flock that keep for me, understood that it is the word of the Lord.

Zephaniah 3:12

And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.

Proverbs 8:32

Now therefore, ye children, hear me: Blessed are they that keep my ways.

Proverbs 7:24

Now therefore, my son, hear me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

Job 38:14

The seal shall be restored as clay, and shall stand as a garment.

1 Kings 22:28

And Micheas said: If thou return in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me. And he said: Hear, all ye people.

Acts 7:2

Who said: Ye men, brethren, and fathers, hear. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charan.

Judges 9:7

This being told to Joatham, he went and stood on the top of mount Garizim. And lifting up his voice, he cried, and said: Hear me, ye men of Sichem, so may God hear you.

1 Samuel 2:8

He raiseth up the needy from the dust, and lifteth up the poor from the dunghill: that he may sit with princes, and hold the throne of glory. For the poles of the earth are the Lord's, and upon them he hath set the world.

Proverbs 13:7

One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.

James 1:19

You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to anger.