But Micaiah said, ‘If you ever return safely, the Lord has not spoken through me.’ Then he said, ‘Listen, all you people! ’ ,
James 2:5 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Listen, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and in their position as believers and to inherit the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him? American Standard Version (1901) Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him? Common English Bible My dear brothers and sisters, listen! Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor by worldly standards to be rich in terms of faith? Hasn’t God chosen the poor as heirs of the kingdom he has promised to those who love him? Catholic Public Domain Version My most beloved brothers, listen. Has not God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that God has promised to those who love him? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Hearken, my dearest brethren: hath not God chosen the poor in this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him? |
But Micaiah said, ‘If you ever return safely, the Lord has not spoken through me.’ Then he said, ‘Listen, all you people! ’ ,
Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding. It is impossible for God to do wrong, and for the Almighty to act unjustly.
God is not partial to princes and does not favour the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands.
The earth is changed as clay is by a seal; its hills stand out like the folds of a garment.
but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commands.
One person pretends to be rich but has nothing; another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.
Now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words from my mouth.
What answer will be given to the messengers from that nation? The Lord has founded Zion, and his oppressed people find refuge in her.
The humble will have joy after joy in the Lord, and the poor people will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
I will leave a meek and humble people among you, and they will take refuge in the name of the Lord.
It was annulled on that day, and so the oppressed of the flock who were watching me knew that it was the word of the Lord.
So I shepherded the flock intended for slaughter, the oppressed of the flock. I took two staffs, calling one Favour and the other Union, and I shepherded the flock.
The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news,
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.
‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Summoning the crowd again, he told them, ‘Listen to me, all of you, and understand:
‘That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich towards God.’
Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.
One day the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s side. , The rich man also died and was buried.
‘ “Son,” Abraham said, “remember that during your life you received your good things, just as Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.
Then looking up at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.
‘Brothers and fathers,’ he replied, ‘listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,
and if children, also heirs #– #heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ #– #if indeed we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
But as it is written, What no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived – God has prepared these things for those who love him. ,
Indeed, everything is for your benefit so that, as grace extends through more and more people, it may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.
as grieving, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
This grace was given to me #– #the least of all the saints #– #to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches of Christ,
we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
It is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgement that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering,
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share,
The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory for ever and ever! Amen.
There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing. ,
For he considered reproach for the sake of Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, since he was looking ahead to the reward.
Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.
For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.
I know your affliction and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
The one who conquers will inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he will be my son.
I advise you to buy from me gold refined in the fire so that you may be rich, white clothes so that you may be dressed and your shameful nakedness not be exposed, and ointment to spread on your eyes so that you may see.
When they told Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and called to them: Listen to me, citizens of Shechem, and may God listen to you:
‘Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel: “I did say that your family and your forefather’s family would walk before me for ever. But now,” this is the Lord’s declaration, “no longer! For those who honour me I will honour, but those who despise me will be disgraced.
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the rubbish heap. He seats them with noblemen and gives them a throne of honour. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s; he has set the world on them.