James 1:9

9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.

James 1:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
ESV
9 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,
NLT
9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them.
MSG
9 When down-and-outers get a break, cheer!
CSB
9 The brother of humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation;

James 1:9 In-Context

7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.
10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.
11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Matthew 23:12
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