James 1:9
Let a follower in humble circumstances be proud of their exalted position,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
In Context
8vacillating as they are, irresolute at every turn.
10but a rich follower of their humiliation; for the rich will pass away like a wild flower.
Cross References
Psalms 62:9The lowly are nought but a breath, the lofty are but an illusion: in the balances up they go, they are lighter than breath altogether.
Luke 9:48and then said to them, “Anyone who, for the sake of my name, welcomes even this little child is welcoming me; and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming him who sent me as his messenger. For whoever is least among you all – that person 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 →