James 1:10

And the rich, that he is made humble: because like the flower of the grass he shall pass away.

Revised King James 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 of humble circumstances rejoice that he is exalted:

11For the sun has no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withers the grass, and its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. In the same way shall the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

1 Corinthians 7:31And those who use this world, as though not engrossed in it: for the form of this world passes 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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