James 1:9

Let a brother in humble circumstances glory in his exaltation;

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

In Context

8double-minded as he is, unstable at every turn.

10but a rich brother, in his humiliation; because like the flower of the grass the rich man will pass away.

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Cross References

Luke 9:48then he said to them. "Whoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me; and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For it is the lowliest among you all who 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 →

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