James 1:10

because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 that is low rejoice in his exaltation: but the rich in his humiliation,

11For when the sun is risen with it's sultry heat, it drieth up the grass, and the flower of, it falleth, and the beauty of it's appearance is lost: so shall the rich man fade away in his projects.

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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 they, that 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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