Gia-cơ 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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Study Note
'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?' The question challenges wealthy members of the assembly who were showing favoritism to the rich while dishonoring the poor. The theological basis — God has chosen (exelexato) the poor — draws on the election language of Deuteronomy and 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, where God 'chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise.' Luke 6:20's beatitude ('blessed are ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God') is the Gospel counterpart, suggesting that reversals of social status are intrinsic to the kingdom's coming.
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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?
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?
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?
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