Parallel Verses
Anderson New Testament
Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?
New American Standard Bible
Listen,
King James Version
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?
Holman Bible
Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world
International Standard Version
Listen, my dear brothers! God has chosen the poor in the world to become rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who keep on loving him, has he not?
A Conservative Version
Listen, my beloved brothers, did not God choose the poor of the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to those who 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?
Amplified
Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
An Understandable Version
Listen, my dearly loved brothers; did not God choose those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be wealthy in faith and to inherit the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
Bible in Basic English
Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?
Common New Testament
Listen, my beloved brethren: 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?
Daniel Mace New Testament
consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?
Darby Translation
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?
Godbey New Testament
Hear, my beloved brethren. Has not God chosen the poor in the world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him with divine love?
Goodspeed New Testament
Listen, my dear brothers. Has not God chosen the world's poor to be rich in faith, and to possess the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?
John Wesley New Testament
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?
Julia Smith Translation
Hear, my dearly beloved brethren, Has not God chosen the beggars of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to them loving him?
King James 2000
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to them that love him?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Listen, my dear brothers! Did not God choose the poor of the world [to be] rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?
Modern King James verseion
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Hearken, my dear beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, which are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to them that love him?
Moffatt New Testament
Listen, my beloved brothers; has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the realm which he has promised to those who love him?
Montgomery New Testament
Listen, my dear brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and to inherit the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
NET Bible
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?
New Heart English Bible
Listen, my beloved brothers. Did not 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?
Noyes New Testament
Hearken, my beloved brethren. Did not God choose the poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
Sawyer New Testament
Hear, my beloved brothers. Has not God chosen the poor of the world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those who love him?
The Emphasized Bible
Hearken! my brethren beloved: - Hath not, God, chosen the destitute in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Hear me, my beloved brethren. Hath not God elected the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to those who love him;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Listen, my dear Brothers. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the things of this world to be rich through their faith, and to possess the Kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
Webster
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?
Williams New Testament
Listen, my dearly loved brothers. Has not God chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith and to possess the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
World English Bible
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?
Worrell New Testament
Hearken, my beloved brethren, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those who love Him?
Worsley New Testament
Hear, my beloved brethren; hath not God chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which He hath promised to them that love Him? but ye have slighted the poor.
Youngs Literal Translation
Hearken, my brethren beloved, did not God choose the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the reign that He promised to those loving Him?
Themes
Exhortations » Special » To hearken to admonition
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Spiritual inheritance
God » People of general references to » Called the "chosen ones"
God » To believers » Heavenly inheritance
God's Promises » To the poor » Heavenly inheritance
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Spiritual inheritance
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Faith and love
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Faith and love
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Equality of
Man » A social being » Equality of
God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
The poor » Promises to » Heavenly inheritance
The poor » May be » Rich in faith
The promises of God » Made to » Those who love him
Respect of persons » Partiality
Riches, spiritual » General references to » The inheritance of God's elect
Spiritual » Riches general references to » The inheritance of God's elect
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Faith and love
Topics
Interlinear
Pistis
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in James 2:5
Prayers for James 2:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Partiality Forbidden
4 are you not partial in yourselves? and do you not judge from false principles? 5 Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him? 6 But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 6:20
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: Blessed are you that are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Luke 12:21
So is he that lays up treasure for him self, and is not rich toward God.
Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Revelation 2:9
I know your works, and your affliction, and your poverty, (but you are rich,) and the impious words of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
2 Timothy 4:8
henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me at that day; and not to me only, but to all those who love his appearing.
Matthew 25:34
Then the King will say to those on his right hand: Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
1 Corinthians 1:26-28
For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble call you;
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
Revelation 3:18
I counsel you to buy of me gold that has been tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see.
Revelation 21:7
He that overcomes, shall inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Matthew 11:5
The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear; the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them;
Mark 7:14
And he called the whole multitude to him, and said to them: Hear me, all of you, and understand.
Luke 9:57-58
And it came to pass, as they were going on their journey, that a certain man said to him: Lord, I will follow thee wherever thou shalt go.
Luke 16:22
And it came to pass, that the poor man died, and was carried by angels to Abra ham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried;
Luke 16:25
But Abraham said, Son, remember that, in your lifetime, you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus his evil things. But now he is comforted, and you are tormented.
Luke 22:29
and I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed to me,
John 7:48
Has any one of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?
Acts 7:2
He replied: Brethren and fathers, hear: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, while he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
Romans 8:17
and, if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together.
1 Corinthians 2:9
But, as it is written: Eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and into the heart of man have not entered the things which God has prepared for them that love him.
1 Corinthians 3:21-23
Therefore, let no one glory in men; for all things are yours,
2 Corinthians 4:15
For all these afflictions are for your sakes, that the favor which abounds to me, may, through the thanksgiving of the many, abound richly to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
Ephesians 1:18
that, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the glorious riches of his inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 3:8
to me, who am by far the least of all the saints, has this grace been given, that I might preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of the Christ,
1 Thessalonians 2:12
that you should walk in a manner worthy of God, who has called you to his own kingdom and glory.
2 Thessalonians 1:5
which endurance, of yours is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, in order that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you suffer:
1 Timothy 6:18
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, liberal,
2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory from age to age. Amen.
Hebrews 11:26
esteeming the reproach on account of the Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he earnestly looked to the reward.
James 1:9
Let the brother that is in a lowly condition, glory in his exaltation:
James 1:16
Be not deceived, my beloved brethren;
1 Peter 1:4
in respect to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us,
2 Peter 1:11
For thus will an entrance be given you abundantly into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.