James 2:5

New Living Translation

Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?

Cross References

1 Kings 22:28

But Micaiah replied, “If you return safely, it will mean that the Lord has not spoken through me!” Then he added to those standing around, “Everyone mark my words!”

Job 34:10

“Listen to me, you who have understanding. Everyone knows that God doesn’t sin! The Almighty can do no wrong.

Job 34:19

He doesn’t care how great a person may be, and he pays no more attention to the rich than to the poor. He made them all.

Job 38:14

As the light approaches, the earth takes shape like clay pressed beneath a seal; it is robed in brilliant colors.

Exodus 20:6

But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.

Proverbs 13:7

Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.

Proverbs 7:24

So listen to me, my sons, and pay attention to my words.

Proverbs 8:32

“And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful.

Isaiah 14:32

What should we tell the Philistine messengers? Tell them, “The Lord has built Jerusalem; its walls will give refuge to his oppressed people.”

Isaiah 29:19

The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the Lord. The poor will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Zephaniah 3:12

Those who are left will be the lowly and humble, for it is they who trust in the name of the Lord.

Zechariah 11:11

That was the end of my covenant with them. The suffering flock was watching me, and they knew that the Lord was speaking through my actions.

Zechariah 11:7

So I cared for the flock intended for slaughter—the flock that was oppressed. Then I took two shepherd’s staffs and named one Favor and the other Union.

Matthew 11:5

the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.”

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 creation of the world.

Matthew 5:3

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Mark 7:14

Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. “All of you listen,” he said, “and try to understand.

Luke 12:21

“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”

Luke 12:32

“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.

Luke 16:22

“Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham at the heavenly banquet. The rich man also died and was buried,

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham said to him, ‘Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish.

Luke 22:29

And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right

Luke 6:20

Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours.

John 7:48

“Is there a single one of us rulers or Pharisees who believes in him?

Acts 7:2

This was Stephen’s reply: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. Our glorious God appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Mesopotamia before he settled in Haran.

Romans 8:17

And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.

1 Corinthians 2:9

That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”

2 Corinthians 4:15

All of this is for your benefit. And as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory.

2 Corinthians 6:10

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.

Ephesians 1:18

I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.

Ephesians 3:8

Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

And God will use this persecution to show his justice and to make you worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

2 Timothy 4:18

Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.

2 Timothy 4:8

And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.

Hebrews 11:26

He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward.

James 1:12

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:16

So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.

James 1:19

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

James 1:9

Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them.

1 Peter 1:4

and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.

2 Peter 1:11

Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Revelation 2:9

“I know about your suffering and your poverty—but you are rich! I know the blasphemy of those opposing you. They say they are Jews, but they are not, because their synagogue belongs to Satan.

Revelation 21:7

All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.

Revelation 3:18

So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see.

Judges 9:7

When Jotham heard about this, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim and shouted, “Listen to me, citizens of Shechem! Listen to me if you want God to listen to you!

1 Samuel 2:30

“Therefore, the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I promised that your branch of the tribe of Levi would always be my priests. But I will honor those who honor me, and I will despise those who think lightly of me.

1 Samuel 2:8

He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, placing them in seats of honor. For all the earth is the Lord’s, and he has set the world in order.