James 2:5

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My dear brothers and sisters, listen to me. Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor in the world’s eyes to be rich in faith? Hasn’t he chosen them to receive the kingdom that he promised to give to those who love him?

Cross References

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Luke 6:20

Jesus looked at his disciples and said to them, “Blessed are you who are poor, because God’s kingdom belongs to you.

Revelation 2:9

‘I know that you’re suffering and that you’re poor—but you’re rich! I know how you’re being insulted by people who claim to be Jews but aren’t. They’re a synagogue of Satan.

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know how generous our Lord Jesus Christ was. Even though he was rich, he became poor for your sake, so that because he became poor, you would become rich.

Luke 12:21

“That’s what it will be like for people who store up things for themselves but who aren’t rich as far as God is concerned.”

1 Peter 1:4

God has given us an inheritance that can never be destroyed, spoil, or fade away. It’s kept in heaven for us.

James 1:12

Blessed is the person who keeps going when times are difficult. After they’ve made it through these times, they’ll receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to give to those who love him.

Hebrews 11:26

He considered it more valuable to suffer shame for Christ than to have the riches of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.

Luke 12:32

“Don’t be afraid, little flock, your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

1 Corinthians 2:9

It is written that “no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human mind has imagined” the things God has prepared for those who love him.

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will speak to those on his right and say, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, take what is yours. Receive the kingdom that has been prepared for you since the world was created.

Revelation 21:7

Those who win the victory will receive all this from me. I’ll be their God, and they’ll be my children.

James 1:9

Believers who are in low positions in life should be proud that God has given them a high position in the kingdom.

2 Timothy 4:8

Now there’s a crown waiting for me, the crown that’s given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day he returns, and not only to me, but also to all those who are longing for him to return.

2 Corinthians 6:10

We’re often distressed, but we’re always full of joy. We’re poor, but we make many people rich. We own nothing, but we never lack anything.

Revelation 3:18

So here’s my advice. Buy gold from me that has been purified by fire. Then you’ll become rich. Buy white clothes from me that you can wear to cover the shame of your naked bodies. And buy healing lotion from me to put on your eyes so that you’ll be able to see.

1 Timothy 6:18

Command them to do what is good and to be rich in doing good things, to give freely, and to be willing to share.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received good things, while Lazarus received bad things. Now he is comforted here while you are in terrible pain.

Matthew 11:5

Those who are blind are receiving their sight, those who are disabled are walking, those with skin diseases are being made clean, those who are deaf are hearing, and the dead are being raised to life. And the good news is preached to those who are poor.

2 Peter 1:11

You’ll receive a rich welcome into the kingdom our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His kingdom will last forever.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will save me from every evil attack, and he will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. May he receive glory for ever and ever. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

Your endurance is a clear sign that God judges fairly. You’ll be considered worthy of the kingdom of God for which you’re suffering.

Ephesians 3:8

I’m less than the least of all the Lord’s people. But he gave me the grace to preach to the Gentiles about the unlimited riches that Christ gives.

Romans 8:17

And since we are his children, we’re going to inherit everything that Christ will also inherit. But we must share in his sufferings if we also want to share in his glory.

Luke 16:22

“When the time came for the beggar to die, the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried.

James 1:16

Don’t let anyone fool you, my dear brothers and sisters.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We encouraged you, comforted you, and urged you to live in a way worthy of God, who has called you into his kingdom and glory.

Ephesians 1:18

I also pray that you may understand more clearly. That way you’ll know the hope that God has called you to, the glorious riches that God will give his holy people,

2 Corinthians 4:15

All this is for your benefit, so that grace will reach more and more people, and they will become more and more thankful and give glory to God.

John 7:48

“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in him?

Luke 22:29

and I give you a kingdom, just as my Father gave me a kingdom.

Mark 7:14

Jesus called the crowd to him again and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this.

Acts 7:2

Stephen replied, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still living near the Euphrates River, before he moved to Harran.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.