James 1:9
But let the brother of low position be glad that he is lifted up;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
In Context
8For there is a division in his mind, and he is uncertain in all his ways.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:7If in any of your towns in the land which the Lord your God is giving you, there is a poor man, one of your countrymen, do not let your heart be hard or your hand shut to him;
Deuteronomy 15:11For there will never be a time when there are no poor in the land; and so I give orders to you, Let your hand be open to your countrymen, to those who are poor and in need in your land.
Psalms 62:9\62:8\Have faith in him at all times, you people; let your hearts go flowing out before him: God is our safe place. (Selah.)
Proverbs 17:5Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
Jeremiah 9:23This is the word of the Lord: Let not the wise man take pride in his wisdom, or the strong man in his strength, or the man of wealth in his wealth:
Luke 9:48And said to them, Whoever gives honour to this child in my name, gives honour to me: and whoever gives honour to me, gives honour to him who sent me: for whoever is least among you all, that man is great.
Matthew Henry on James 1:3-13
Necessity of Faith and Patience; Evil of Indecision. ( a. d. 61.) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea… Read the whole commentary →