KJV ORIGINAL
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?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen up, friends — hasn't God specifically chosen people who don't have much money to be incredibly rich in faith? They're the ones who get to inherit his kingdom, which he promised to everyone who loves him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's picking list prioritizes heart over bank account.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
James, the brother of Jesus, wrote this letter to Jewish Christians dispersed outside of Palestine in the mid-1st century CE. It was written to correct various moral and social problems within the early Christian community, including favoritism towards the wealthy and neglect of the poor.
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