James 2:5
James · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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?”James 2:5
What Does James 2:5 Mean?
James 2:5 is found in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Care for the Poor, and Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 2:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 31:19“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”1 Corinthians 2:9“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”Romans 8:28“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”1 Corinthians 1:27“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;”James 1:12“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”Ephesians 1:4“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:”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.”Psalms 91:14“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.”1 Corinthians 8:3“But if any man love God, the same is known of him.”Matthew 6:20“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:”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.”1 Corinthians 1:26“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:”1 Samuel 2:8“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them.”Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”Matthew 25:34“Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:”James 1:9“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”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.”Romans 8:17“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”2 Corinthians 8:2“How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.”
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