James 2:5

New American Bible - revised edition

Listen, my beloved brothers. Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

Cross References

Matthew 5:3

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

Luke 6:20

And raising his eyes toward his disciples he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.

Revelation 2:9

“I know your tribulation and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who claim to be Jews and are not, but rather are members of the assembly of Satan.

2 Corinthians 8:9

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

Luke 12:21

Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God.” Dependence on God.

1 Peter 1:4

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

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him.

Hebrews 11:26

He considered the reproach of the Anointed greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the recompense.

Luke 12:32

Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written: “What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared 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 victor will inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will be my son.

James 1:9

The brother in lowly circumstances should take pride in his high standing,

2 Timothy 4:8

From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance. Paul’s Loneliness.

2 Corinthians 6:10

as sorrowful yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many; as having nothing and yet possessing all things.

Revelation 3:18

I advise you to buy from me gold refined by fire so that you may be rich, and white garments to put on so that your shameful nakedness may not be exposed, and buy ointment to smear on your eyes so that you may see.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share,

Luke 16:25

Abraham replied, ‘My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented.

Matthew 11:5

the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.

1 Samuel 2:30

This, therefore, is the oracle of the Lord, the God of Israel: I said in the past that your family and your father’s house should minister in my presence forever. But now—oracle of the Lord: Far be it from me! I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me shall be cursed.

2 Peter 1:11

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

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen. Final Greeting.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

This is evidence of the just judgment of God, so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God for which you are suffering.

Ephesians 3:8

To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ,

Romans 8:17

and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. Destiny of Glory.

Luke 16:22

When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried,

Zechariah 11:7

So I shepherded the flock to be slaughtered for the merchants of the flock. I took two staffs: one I called Delight, and the other Union. Thus I shepherded the flock.

Isaiah 29:19

The lowly shall again find joy in the Lord, the poorest rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 14:32

What will one answer the messengers of the nations? “The Lord has established Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people find refuge.”

Job 34:19

Who neither favors the person of princes, nor respects the rich more than the poor? For they are all the work of his hands;

Job 34:10

Therefore, you that have understanding, hear me: far be it from God to do wickedness; far from the Almighty to do wrong!

Exodus 20:6

but showing love down to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.

James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers:

1 Thessalonians 2:12

exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you conduct yourselves as worthy of the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory. Further Thanksgiving.

Ephesians 1:18

May the eyes of [your] hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones,

2 Corinthians 4:15

Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God.

John 7:48

Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in him?

Luke 22:29

and I confer a kingdom on you, just as my Father has conferred one on me,

Mark 7:14

He summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand.

Zechariah 11:11

So it was broken on that day. The merchants of the flock, who were watching me, understood that this was the word of the Lord.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will leave as a remnant in your midst a people humble and lowly, Who shall take refuge in the name of the Lord—

Proverbs 8:32

Now, children, listen to me; happy are they who keep my ways.

Proverbs 7:24

So now, children, listen to me, be attentive to the words of my mouth!

Job 38:14

The earth is changed as clay by the seal, and dyed like a garment;

1 Kings 22:28

But Micaiah said, “If you return in safety, the Lord has not spoken through me.” (He also said, “Hear, O peoples, all of you.”) Ahab at Ramoth-gilead.

Acts 7:2

And he replied, “My brothers and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was in Mesopotamia, before he had settled in Haran,

Judges 9:7

When this was reported to Jotham, he went and stood at the top of Mount Gerizim and cried out in a loud voice: “Hear me, lords of Shechem, and may God hear you!

1 Samuel 2:8

He raises the needy from the dust; from the ash heap lifts up the poor, To seat them with nobles and make a glorious throne their heritage. “For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he has set the world upon them.

Proverbs 13:7

One acts rich but has nothing; another acts poor but has great wealth.

James 1:19

Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,