James 2:5

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Listen, my dear friends: Didn't God choose those who the world considers poor to be rich in their trust in him, and to inherit the kingdom he promised to those who love him?

Cross References

1 Kings 22:28

“If you do in fact return safely then the Lord has not spoken through me,” Micaiah declared. “Pay attention everyone to all I've said!”

Job 34:10

So listen to me, you men of understanding! It's impossible for God to do evil and the Almighty to do wrong.

Job 34:19

He doesn't think more of the rich than the poor, for they are all people he himself made.

Job 38:14

The earth is changed like clay under a seal; its features stand out like a crumpled garment.

Exodus 20:6

but I show trustworthy love to the thousands of generations who love me and keep my commandments.

Proverbs 13:7

Some pretend to be rich, but don't have anything, while others pretend to be poor and are very rich.

Proverbs 7:24

So now listen to me, my sons, and pay attention to what I'm saying.

Proverbs 8:32

And now, my sons, listen to me, for happy are those who follow my ways.

Isaiah 14:32

What will be the answer given to the messengers from that nation? “The Lord was the one who laid the foundations of Zion, and that's where his suffering people will be kept safe.”

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.

Zephaniah 3:12

I will leave among you those who are meek and humble, those who trust in the name of the Lord.

Zechariah 11:11

It was broken on that day, and the sheep merchants who were watching me knew that it was a message from the Lord.

Zechariah 11:7

So I became a shepherd of the flock marked for slaughter by the sheep merchants. Then I took two staffs, one named Grace, the other named Union, and I shepherded the flock.

Matthew 11:5

The blind can see, the crippled can walk, the lepers are healed, the deaf can hear, the dead are resurrected, and the poor hear the good news.

Matthew 25:34

Then the king will say to the ones on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, and inherit the kingdom that's been prepared for you from the beginning of the world.

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually poor, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Mark 7:14

Jesus called the crowd to him again and told them, “Please, everyone listen to me and understand.

Luke 12:21

This is what happens to people who hoard up wealth for themselves but are not rich as far as God is concerned.”

Luke 12:32

Don't be afraid, little flock, for your Father is happy to give you the kingdom.

Luke 16:22

Then the beggar died, and angels carried him away to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham replied, ‘My son, remember that you enjoyed the good things of life, while Lazarus had a very poor life. Now he is here being comforted, while you suffer in torment.

Luke 22:29

And I grant to you authority to rule, just as my Father granted it to me,

Luke 6:20

Looking at his disciples, Jesus told them,

John 7:48

“Has a single one of the rulers or Pharisees believed in him? No!

Acts 7:2

“Brothers and fathers, listen to me!” Stephen replied. “God in his glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was living in Mesopotamia, before he moved to Haran.

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.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as Scripture says, “No one has ever seen, and no one has ever heard, and no one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”

2 Corinthians 4:15

It's all for you! As God's grace reaches many more, thankfulness to God will be even greater, to his glory.

2 Corinthians 6:10

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

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, he became poor for you, so that through his poverty you could become rich.

Ephesians 1:18

May your minds be enlightened so you can understand the hope he's called you to— the glorious riches he promises as an inheritance to his holy people.

Ephesians 3:8

This grace was given to me, the least important of all Christians, in order to share with the foreigners the incredible value of Christ,

1 Thessalonians 2:12

so that you could live as God would want you to live—the God who calls you to his own kingdom and glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

For this is evidence that God is right in the decisions he makes, and that you deserve the kingdom of God for which you are suffering.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to do good, and to become rich in doing good things, ready to share what they have, and to be generous.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from all the evil things done against me, and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. His is the glory forever and ever. Amen.

2 Timothy 4:8

Now there's a prize reserved for me—the crown for a life lived according to what is good and right. The Lord (who is the judge that always does what's right), will give that to me on that Day. And not just to me, but to everyone who longs for his coming.

Hebrews 11:26

He counted the rejection he experienced from following Christ to be of far greater value than the wealth of Egypt—because he was focused on the reward to come.

James 1:12

Happy is anyone who patiently endures temptation, for when they've proved that they are trustworthy, they will receive the crown of life which God promises to those who love him.

James 1:16

My dear friends, don't be deceived.

James 1:19

Remember this, my dear friends: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak, and slow to get angry,

James 1:9

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

1 Peter 1:4

This inheritance is eternal, it never spoils or fades, and it is kept safe in heaven for you.

2 Peter 1:11

You will receive a tremendous welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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.

Revelation 21:7

Those who are victorious will inherit all these things, and I will be their God and they shall be my children.

Revelation 3:18

I advise you to buy from me gold refined by fire so you may be rich; and have white clothes so you can be properly dressed and you won't reveal your nakedness and shame; and ointment to put on your eyes so you can see.

Judges 9:7

When Jotham got to hear this, he went up to the top of Mount Gerizim, and shouted in a loud voice: “Listen to me, leaders of Shechem, and God may listen to you!

1 Samuel 2:30

Consequently, this is the declaration of the Lord: I made a definite promise that your family and your father's family would always serve me as priests. But now the Lord declares: Not anymore! Instead I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me I will treat with contempt.

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.