James 1:9
But let the humble brother boast in his exaltation:
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
In Context
8the double-minded man, the most unstable in all his ways.
10and the rich man, in his humility: because as the flower of the grass he will pass away.
Cross References
Luke 9:48and said to them, Whosoever may receive this little child in my name receives me; and whosoever may receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is least among you all, the same shall be 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 →