James 2:5

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to

Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not m

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you

This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”

He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life tha

The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.

Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who

sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for

But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received b

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on

I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed

The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.

Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would w

And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory fo

The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news i

I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.

Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable r

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for whi

What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find

and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.

Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,

but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.

And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that w

As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.”

So I pastured the flock marked for slaughter, especially the afflicted of the flock. Then I took for myself two staffs,

who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.

Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand:

“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?

Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,

I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His gl

It was revoked on that day, and so the afflicted of the flock who were watching me knew that it was the word of the LORD

encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom an

But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

The earth takes shape like clay under a seal; its hills stand out like the folds of a garment.

But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you

And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to over