| James 1:9 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | Humble believers should be proud because being humble makes them important.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: |
| ASV: | But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate: |
| BBE: | But let the brother of low position be glad that he is lifted up; |
| DBY: | But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation, |
| ERV: | But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate: |
| WEY: | Let a brother in humble life rejoice when raised to a higher position; |
| WBS: | Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: |
| WEB: | But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position; |
| YLT: | And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation, |
| James 1:9 Cross References |
| XREF: | Luke 14:11 "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| GSB: | 1:9 {7} Let the brother of {h} low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
(7) He returns to his purpose repeating the proposition, which is, that we must rejoice in affliction, for it does not oppress us, but exalt us.
(h) Who is afflicted with poverty, or contempt, or with any kind of calamity. |
| PNT: | 1:9 Let the brother of low degree. In the humble walks of life.
Rejoice in that he is exalted. To be a child of God, a brother of Jesus Christ. |
| WES: | 1:9 Let the brother - St James does not give this appellation to the rich. Of low degree - Poor and tempted. Rejoice - The most effectual remedy against doublemindedness. In that he is exalted - To be a child of God, and an heir of glory. |
| MHC: | 1:1-11 Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God's love; and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last. Let us take care, in times of trial, that patience, and not passion, is set to work in us: whatever is said or done, let patience have the saying and doing of it. When the work of patience is complete, it will furnish all that is necessary for our Christian race and warfare. We should not pray so much for the removal of affliction, as for wisdom to make a right use of it. And who does not want wisdom to guide him under trials, both in regulating his own spirit, and in managing his affairs? Here is something in answer to every discouraging turn of the mind, when we go to God under a sense of our own weakness and folly. If, after all, any should say, This may be the case with some, but I fear I shall not succeed, the promise is, To any that asketh, it shall be given. A mind that has single and prevailing regard to its spiritual and eternal interest, and that keeps steady in its purposes for God, will grow wise by afflictions, will continue fervent in devotion, and rise above trials and oppositions. When our faith and spirits rise and fall with second causes, there will be unsteadiness in our words and actions. This may not always expose men to contempt in the world, but such ways cannot please God. No condition of life is such as to hinder rejoicing in God. Those of low degree may rejoice, if they are exalted to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom of God; and the rich may rejoice in humbling providences, that lead to a humble and lowly disposition of mind. Worldly wealth is a withering thing. Then, let him that is rich rejoice in the grace of God, which makes and keeps him humble; and in the trials and exercises which teach him to seek happiness in and from God, not from perishing enjoyments. |
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