But the person [who must live] in humble circumstances should be happy over being lifted up [spiritually by God].

Now if you people show special attention to the one wearing the fine clothing and say [to him], "You can sit here in this good seat," and to the poor person, "You stand over there," or "Sit on the floor by my feet,"

For the person who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. [For] mercy wins out over condemnation.

But if you people have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not be arrogant [over it] and deny the truth.

You people desire something and yet do not have it, [so] you murder [to get it]. You are envious [of what someone has] and [yet] are not able to obtain it, [so] you fight and quarrel [over it]. You do not have [what you want] because you do not ask [God for it].

Be distressed and grieve and cry [over your sins]; your laughter should turn into grieving and your joy [should turn] into sorrow.

Come on now, you rich people, cry and wail over the miseries that are coming upon you.

that person should know that whoever brings a sinner back from the error of his way will save that soul from [spiritual] death and will cover over a large number of sins [i.e., the many sins of that person will become forgiven].