James 2:5

Modern English Version

Listen, my beloved brothers. Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?

Cross References

1 Kings 22:28

Micaiah said, “If you return safely, the Lord has not spoken through me.” And he said, “Listen, all you people!”

Job 34:10

“Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: Far be it from God that He should do wickedness, and from the Almighty that He should commit iniquity.

Job 34:19

Yet He is not partial to princes, nor does He regard the rich more than the poor. For they all are the work of His hands.

Job 38:14

It is turned like clay by the seal, and it stands out as a garment.

Exodus 20:6

and showing mercy to thousands of them who love Me and keep My commandments.

Proverbs 13:7

One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another man pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Proverbs 7:24

Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, And be attentive to the words of my mouth.

Proverbs 8:32

“Now therefore, my sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways.

Isaiah 14:32

What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the Lord has founded Zion, and the poor of His people shall trust in it.

Isaiah 29:19

The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will leave in your midst a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the Lord.

Zechariah 11:11

So it was broken that day, and the afflicted of the flock were watching me and knew that this was the word of the Lord.

Zechariah 11:7

So I shepherded the flock that was for slaughter, even the afflicted of the flock. And I took for myself two staffs. One I called Favor and the other I gave the name Union. So I pastured the flock.

Matthew 11:5

The blind receive their sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those at His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world.

Matthew 5:3

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

Mark 7:14

When He had called all the people to Him, He said, “Listen to Me, every one of you, and understand:

Luke 12:21

“So is he who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

Luke 12:32

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 16:22

“It came to pass that the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s presence. The rich man also died and was buried.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things. But now he is comforted and you are tormented.

Luke 22:29

And I appoint to you a kingdom as My Father has appointed one to Me,

Luke 6:20

He lifted up His eyes on His disciples, and said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

John 7:48

Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in Him?

Acts 7:2

He said, “Brothers and fathers, listen! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Harran,

Romans 8:17

and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

2 Corinthians 4:15

All these things are for your sakes, so that the abundant grace through the thanksgiving of many might overflow to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 6:10

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; and as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that through His poverty you might be rich.

Ephesians 1:18

that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of His calling and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance among the saints,

Ephesians 3:8

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

1 Thessalonians 2:12

that you would walk in a manner worthy of God, who has called you to His kingdom and glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

This is evidence that God’s judgment, being righteous, will count you worthy of the kingdom of God for which you are suffering.

1 Timothy 6:18

Command that they do good, that they be rich in good works, generous, willing to share,

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me for His heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

2 Timothy 4:8

From now on a crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Hebrews 11:26

He esteemed the reproach of Christ as greater riches than the treasures in Egypt, for he looked to the reward.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:16

Do not be led astray, my beloved brothers.

James 1:19

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

James 1:9

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted,

1 Peter 1:4

to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does not fade away, kept in heaven for you,

2 Peter 1:11

For in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided for you.

Revelation 2:9

I know your works and tribulation and poverty (but you are rich). And I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

Revelation 21:7

He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.

Revelation 3:18

I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich, and white garments, that you may be dressed, that the shame of your nakedness may not appear, and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.

Judges 9:7

When Jotham heard this, he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim. He raised his voice and called out, saying to them, “Listen to me, leaders of Shechem, so that God may listen to you!

1 Samuel 2:30

“Therefore the Lord God of Israel says, ‘I surely said that your house, and the house of your father, should walk before Me forever,’ but now the Lord says, ‘Far be it from Me to do so, for those who honor Me, I will honor, and those that despise Me will be humbled.

1 Samuel 2:8

He raises up the poor out of the dust and lifts up the oppressed from the dunghill to make them sit with princes and inherit a throne of glory. “For the pillars of the earth belong to the Lord, and He has set the world upon them.