James (Jacob) 2:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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?
World English Bible (WEB)
Hearken{G191}{(G5657)}, my{G3450} beloved{G27} brethren{G80}, Hath{G1586} not{G3756} God{G2316} chosen{G1586}{(G5668)} the poor{G4434} of this{G5127} world{G2889} rich{G4145} in{G1722} faith{G4102}, and{G2532} heirs{G2818} of the kingdom{G932} which{G3739} he hath promised{G1861}{(G5662)} to them that love{G25}{(G5723)} him{G846}?
KJV with Strongs
(5) Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn't יהוה YAHWEH choose the poor of this world, as rich in believing faith and heirs of The Kingdom, which He vows to those truly loving Him?
The F.O.G
[5] Listen, my dear family: Hasn't God specifically chosen those who are poor in the world's eyes to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised to those who love Him?
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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James (Jacob) 2:5

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