SinaiJames 2:5
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?
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James 2:5 in other translations
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?
James 2:5 in context
- 3and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;
- 4do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
- 5Hearken, 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?
- 6But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?
- 7Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?