Parallel Verses

Godbey New Testament

But let the humble brother boast in his exaltation:

New American Standard Bible

But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The brother of humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation,

International Standard Version

A brother of humble means should rejoice in his having been exalted,

A Conservative Version

Now let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,

American Standard Version

But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

Amplified

Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position [as a born-again believer, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God];

An Understandable Version

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

Anderson New Testament

Let the brother that is in a lowly condition, glory in his exaltation:

Bible in Basic English

But let the brother of low position be glad that he is lifted up;

Common New Testament

But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;

Daniel Mace New Testament

Let him that is poor triumph in the advantages of being a christian.

Darby Translation

But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,

Goodspeed New Testament

A brother of low position ought to be proud of his eminence,

John Wesley New Testament

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

Julia Smith Translation

And let the humble brother boast in his elevation:

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now let the brother of humble circumstances boast in his high position,

Modern King James verseion

But let the humble brother rejoice in his exaltation;

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

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

Moffatt New Testament

Let a brother of low position exult when he is raised;

Montgomery New Testament

Let a brother in humble circumstances glory in his exaltation;

NET Bible

Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.

New Heart English Bible

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;

Noyes New Testament

Let the brother of low degree glory in that he is exalted;

Sawyer New Testament

But let the brother that is humble rejoice in his exaltation,

The Emphasized Bible

But boasting be the lowly brother in his uplifting;

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Let the brother low in station rejoice in his elevation:

Twentieth Century New Testament

Let a Brother in humble circumstances be proud of his exalted position, but a rich Brother of his humiliation;

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

Let a brother in humble life rejoice when raised to a higher position;

Williams New Testament

Let the poor brother of lowly station rejoice in his exalted station as a Christian,

World English Bible

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;

Worrell New Testament

But let the lowly brother glory in his high station;

Worsley New Testament

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

Youngs Literal Translation

And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Let
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

the brother
G80
ἀδελφός 
Adelphos 
Usage: 302

of low degree
ταπεινός 
Tapeinos 
Usage: 7

καυχάομαι 
Kauchaomai 
Usage: 37

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

that he

Usage: 0

References

Hastings

Context Readings

Poverty And Riches

8 the double-minded man, the most unstable in all his ways. 9 But let the humble brother boast in his exaltation: 10 and the rich man, in his humility: because as the flower of the grass he will pass away.



Cross References

Luke 1:52

He cast down the mighty from thrones and exalted the humble.

Luke 9:48

and said to them, Whosoever may receive this little child in my name receives me; and whosoever may receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is least among you all, the same shall be great.

Luke 10:20

Moreover do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in the heavens.

Romans 5:2-3

through whom we also have access by faith unto this grace in which we stand, and let us rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Romans 8:17

And if children, indeed heirs; truly heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if we suffer together, in order that we may also be glorified together.

2 Corinthians 6:10

as sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision, who serve the Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, also having no confidence in the flesh:

Philippians 3:14

but there is one thing, indeed forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal unto the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

James 2:5-6

Hear, my beloved brethren. Has not God chosen the poor in the world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him with divine love?

1 Peter 2:9

But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people unto conquest; in order that you may proclaim the virtues of the one having called you out of darkness unto his own marvelous light:

1 John 3:1-3

Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God; and we are. And on this account the world does not know us, because it did not know him.

Revelation 2:9

I know your tribulations, and your poverty, but you are rich; and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

Revelation 5:9-10

And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to receive the book, and to open its seals: because thou wast slain, and didst with thy blood redeem unto God out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;

Revelation 7:9-10

After these things I saw, and behold a great multitude, which no one was able to number, out of every nation, and tribes, and peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands;

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