James 2:5

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Listen, my dear Brothers. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the things of this world to be rich through their faith, and to possess the Kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?

Cross References

Matthew 11:5

The blind recover their sight and the lame walk, the lepers are made clean and the deaf hear, the dead, too, are raised to life, and the good news is told to the poor.

Matthew 25:34

Then the King will say to those on his right 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, enter upon possession of the Kingdom prepared for you ever since the beginning of the world.

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Mark 7:14

Then Jesus called the people to him again, and said: "Listen to me, all of you, and mark my words.

Luke 12:21

So it is with those who lay by wealth for themselves and are not rich to the glory of God."

Luke 12:32

So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom.

Luke 16:22

After a time the beggar died, and was taken by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

Luke 16:25

'Child,' answered Abraham, 'remember that you in your lifetime received what you thought desirable, just as Lazarus received what was not desirable; but now he has his consolation here, while you are suffering agony.

Luke 22:29

And, just as my Father has assigned me a Kingdom, I assign you places,

Luke 6:20

Then, raising his eyes and looking at his disciples, Jesus spoke as follows: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God.

John 7:48

"Have any of our leading men believed in him, or any of the Pharisees?

Acts 7:2

And, upon that, Stephen spoke as follows: "Brothers and Fathers, hear what I have to say. God, who manifests himself in the Glory, appeared to our ancestor Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, and before he settled in Haran, and said to him--

Romans 8:17

And if children, then heirs-heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ, since we share Christ's sufferings in order that we may also share his Glory.

1 Corinthians 2:9

It is what Scripture speaks of as-'What eye never saw, nor ear ever heard, what never entered the mind of man-even all that God has prepared for those who love him.'

2 Corinthians 4:15

For all this is for your sakes, that the loving-kindness of God, spreading from heart to heart, may cause yet more hearts to overflow with thanksgiving, to his glory.

2 Corinthians 6:10

As saddened, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things!

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you do not forget the loving-kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how that for your sakes, although he was rich, he became poor, so that you also might become rich through his poverty.

Ephesians 1:18

That your minds may be so enlightened that you may realize the hope given by God's Call, the wealth of the glory of his heritage among Christ's People,

Ephesians 3:8

Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ's People, was this charge entrusted!--to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,

1 Thessalonians 2:12

So that you should make your daily lives worthy of God who is calling you into the glory of his Kingdom.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

These persecutions will vindicate the justice of God's judgment, and will result in your being reckoned worthy of God's Kingdom, for the sake of which you are now afflicted;

1 Timothy 6:18

Urge upon them to show kindness, to exhibit a wealth of good actions, to be open-handed and generous,

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from all evil, and bring me safe into his Heavenly Kingdom. All glory to him for ever and ever! Amen.

2 Timothy 4:8

And now the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just Judge, will give me on 'That Day'--and not only to me, but to all who have loved his Appearing.

Hebrews 11:26

For he counted 'the reproaches that are heaped upon the Christ' of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, looking forward, as he did, to the reward awaiting him.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my dear Brothers.

James 1:19

Mark this, my dear Brothers--Let every one be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry;

James 1:9

Let a Brother in humble circumstances be proud of his exalted position, but a rich Brother of his humiliation;

1 Peter 1:4

given us the new Life of undying hope, that promises an inheritance, imperishable, stainless, unfading, which has been reserved for you in Heaven--

2 Peter 1:11

For thus you will be given a triumphant admission into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Revelation 2:9

I know your persecution and your poverty--yet you are rich! I know, too, the slander that come from those who declare that they are Jews, though they are not, but are a Congregation of Satan.

Revelation 21:7

He who conquers shall enter into possession of these things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my Son.

Revelation 3:18

Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been refined by fire, that you may grow rich; and white robes, that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness be hidden; and ointment to anoint your eyes, that you may see.