James 2:5
"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?"
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- Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - 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:"
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - Luke 12:21
"So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - Luke 12:32
"Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."
Read in chapter → - 1 Peter 1:4
"To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,"
Read in chapter → - 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."
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