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James 2:5 Cross-References
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“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? of the: or, of that”
James 2:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on 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? James reminds them that God has chosen (exelexato, ἐξελέξατο) the poor (ptōchous, πτωχούς) of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom promised to those who love Him. Divine election often favors the lowly, as seen throughout Scripture.This does not romanticize poverty but highlights God's upside-down kingdom. Reformed soteriology rejoices that God's choice rests not on merit but mercy. Favoritism opposes God's elective pu...
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Cross-References for James 2:5
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“and said”
“brothers”
“that”
“and is not rich toward God.,So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.,,,,,,,,”
“Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.”
“little flock”
“reserved in Heaven for you”
“for when he has been approved”