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James 2:5

Poverty and the vulnerableFaithThe kingdom of God

3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:

4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?

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?

6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

7 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

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BSB
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?
KJV
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?
WEB
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?
ASV
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?
DARBY
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?
BLB
Listen, my beloved brothers: Did not God choose the poor in this world [to be] rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He promised to those loving Him?
ÅB
Hør dog, mine elskede brødre: Har ikke Gud utvalgt dem som er fattige på verdens gods, til å være rike i troen og arvinger til det rike han har lovt dem som elsker ham?
OTB
Hør, mine kjære brødre og søstre: Har ikke Gud valgt dem som er fattige i verdens øyne til å være rike i tro og arvinger til riket Han lovet dem som elsker Ham?
B1930
Hør dog, mine elskede brødre: Har ikke Gud utvalgt dem som er fattige på verdens gods, til å være rike i troen og arvinger til det rike han har lovt dem som elsker ham?

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Cross references

  • Matthew 5:3

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

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  • Luke 6:20

    And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

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  • Revelation 2:9

    I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

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  • 1 Corinthians 1:26–28

    For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

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  • 2 Corinthians 8:9

    For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

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  • Luke 12:21

    So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

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  • Hebrews 11:26

    Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

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  • Luke 12:32

    Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

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