Parallel Verses English Standard Version Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? King James Bible 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? 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? Douay-Rheims Bible 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? English Revised 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? Webster's Bible Translation 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? Weymouth New Testament Listen, my dearly-loved brethren. Has not God chosen those whom the world regards as poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom which He has promised to those that love Him? James 2:5 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesHearken, my beloved brethren Alford cites this phrase as one of the very few links which connect this epistle with the speech of James in Acts 15:13. The poor of this world (τοὺς πτωχοὺς τοῦ κόσμου) But the correct reading is τῷ κόσμῳ, to the world; and the expression is to be explained in the same way as ἀστεῖος τῷ Θεῷ, fair unto God, Acts 7:20, and δυνατὰ τῷ Θεῷ, mighty through (Rev., before) God, 2 Corinthians 10:4. So Rev., poor as to the world, in the world's esteem. Poor, see on Matthew 5:3. Rich in faith The Rev., properly, inserts to be, since the words are not in apposition with poor, but express the object for which God has chosen them. Faith is not the quality in which they are to be rich, but the sphere or element; rich in their position as believers. "Not the measure of faith, in virtue of which one man is richer than another, is before the writer's mind, but the substance of the faith, by virtue of which every believer is rich" (Wiesinger, cited by Alford). Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Hearken. Job 38:14 It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment. Proverbs 7:24 Listen to me now therefore, O you children, and attend to the words of my mouth. Proverbs 8:32 Now therefore listen to me, O you children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hath not. James 1:9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: John 7:48 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? rich. Proverbs 8:17-21 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me... Luke 12:21 So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours... Ephesians 3:8 To me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given... heirs. Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father... Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 22:29 And I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed to me; 1 Thessalonians 2:12 That you would walk worthy of God, who has called you to his kingdom and glory. the. or, that which. See on ch. Exodus 20:6 And showing mercy to thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. Proverbs 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Cross References 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and on them he has set the world. Job 34:19 who shows no partiality to princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor, for they are all the work of his hands? Proverbs 13:7 One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. Isaiah 14:32 What will one answer the messengers of the nation? "The LORD has founded Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people find refuge." Isaiah 29:19 The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the LORD, and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel. Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 25:34 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. Jump to Previous Beloved Choose Chosen Dear Dearly-Loved Ear Eyes Faith Hear Hearken Heirs Heritage Inherit Kingdom Love Marked Poor Promised Regards Rich Wealth WorldJump to Next Beloved Choose Chosen Dear Dearly-Loved Ear Eyes Faith Hear Hearken Heirs Heritage Inherit Kingdom Love Marked Poor Promised Regards Rich Wealth WorldLinks James 2:5 NIVJames 2:5 NLT James 2:5 ESV James 2:5 NASB James 2:5 KJV James 2:5 Bible Apps James 2:5 Biblia Paralela James 2:5 Chinese Bible James 2:5 French Bible James 2:5 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. 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