James 2:5 “Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world…”

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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?

World English Bible

Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

American Standard Version

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?

Geneva Bible 1599

Hearken my beloued brethren, hath not God chosen the poore of this worlde, that they should be rich in faith, and heires of the kingdome which he promised to them that loue him?

Darby Translation

Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him?

Young's Literal Translation

Hearken, my brethren beloved, did not God choose the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the reign that He promised to those loving Him?

Bible in Basic English

Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?

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Cross references

“Hearken”

Job 34:10 1 Kings 22:28 Job 38:14 Proverbs 7:24 Proverbs 8:32 Mark 7:14

Job 34:10 · BSB

Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

1 Kings 22:28 · BSB

But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”

Job 38:14 · BSB

The earth takes shape like clay under a seal; its hills stand out like the folds of a garment.

Proverbs 7:24 · BSB

Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

Proverbs 8:32 · BSB

Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

Mark 7:14 · BSB

Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand:

“Hath not”

Luke 6:20 1 Corinthians 1:26–28 2 Corinthians 8:9 James 1:9 Luke 16:25 Isaiah 29:19

Luke 6:20 · BSB

Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:26–28 · BSB

Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.

2 Corinthians 8:9 · BSB

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

James 1:9 · BSB

The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.

Luke 16:25 · BSB

But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.

Isaiah 29:19 · BSB

The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

“rich”

Revelation 2:9 Luke 12:21 Hebrews 11:26 2 Corinthians 6:10 Revelation 3:18 Revelation 21:7

Revelation 2:9 · BSB

I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.

Luke 12:21 · BSB

This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”

Hebrews 11:26 · BSB

He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.

2 Corinthians 6:10 · BSB

sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Revelation 3:18 · BSB

I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.

Revelation 21:7 · BSB

The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.

“heirs”

Matthew 5:3 Luke 12:32 1 Peter 1:4 Matthew 25:34 2 Timothy 4:8 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Matthew 5:3 · BSB

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

Luke 12:32 · BSB

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

1 Peter 1:4 · BSB

and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

Matthew 25:34 · BSB

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.

2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

2 Thessalonians 1:5 · BSB

All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

“the”

James 1:12 1 Corinthians 2:9 1 Samuel 2:30 Exodus 20:6 Proverbs 8:17

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

1 Corinthians 2:9 · BSB

Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

1 Samuel 2:30 · BSB

Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who hono…

Exodus 20:6 · BSB

but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.

Proverbs 8:17 · BSB

I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.

Also

Job 34:19 James 1:16

Job 34:19 · BSB

who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.

James 1:16 · BSB

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

6But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?

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