James 1:10

but the rich, in his abasement: for as the flower of grass he shall pass away.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.

In Context

9Let the brother low in station rejoice in his elevation:

11For the sun arose with fervour, and burnt up the grass, and the flower of it fell off, and the beauty of its appearance was lost: just so the rich man in his course of life shall wither away.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.

1 Corinthians 7:31and they who use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

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 →

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