James 1:9

Free Bible Version

Believers who are born poor should take pride in the high position they've been given,

Cross References

Psalm 62:9

Ordinary people are mere breaths, while leaders are just fakes. Put them all together and weigh them on scales and they wouldn't weigh more than air!

Proverbs 17:5

Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, and anyone who enjoys the suffering of others will be punished.

Proverbs 19:1

Better to be poor but honest than stupid and tell lies.

Isaiah 29:19

The humble will be even happier in the Lord, and the poor will find their joy in the Holy One of Israel.

Luke 1:52

He tears the powerful down from their thrones, and elevates those who are humble.

Luke 10:20

But don't take delight that the spirits do what you tell them—just be glad that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 14:11

For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Luke 9:48

Then he said to them, “Anyone who accepts this little child in my name accepts me, and anyone who accepts me accepts the one who sent me. Whoever is least among you all is the greatest.”

Romans 8:17

If we're his children, then we're his heirs. We are heirs of God, and heirs together with Christ. But if we want to share in his glory we must share in his sufferings.

2 Corinthians 6:10

Seen as miserable, we are always rejoicing; as poor, but we make many rich; as destitute, but we own everything!

Deuteronomy 15:11

You will always have those who are poor and in need among you, so that's why I'm telling you to give generously to them.

Deuteronomy 15:7

If there are Israelites who are poor in any of your towns in the country the Lord your God is giving you, don't act in an unfeeling or miserly way towards them.

Deuteronomy 15:9

Make sure you don't think evil thoughts like, “The seventh year is coming up when debts will be canceled,” so that you look down on the poor with a sneer and refuse to give them anything. They will complain to the Lord about you, and you will be found guilty of sin.

Philippians 3:14

I run towards the finish line to win the prize of God's invitation to heaven through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:3

For it's we who are truly circumcised, worshiping by the Spirit of God, placing our assurance in Christ Jesus. We have no confidence in human abilities—

1 Peter 2:9

In complete contrast, you are a specially-chosen family, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God. Consequently you can reveal the wonderful things he's done, calling you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Revelation 2:9

I know the troubles you are going through, and how poor you are (but you are rich), and the abuse from those who say they are Jews but are not, but belong to Satan's synagogue.

1 Samuel 2:8

He helps the poor up from the dust; he raises the lowborn from the trash pile and seats them with the upper class in places of honor. For the foundations of the earth belong to the Lord, and he has placed the world on them.