Parallel Verses
Worsley New Testament
Let the brother that is low rejoice in his exaltation: but the rich in his humiliation,
New American Standard Bible
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,
Godbey New Testament
But let the humble brother boast in his exaltation:
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;
Youngs Literal Translation
And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,
Themes
The poor » Should » When converted, rejoice in their exaltation
Riches » They who possess, should » When converted, rejoice in being humbled
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Word Count of 37 Translations in James 1:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Poverty And Riches
8 A double-minded man is inconstant in all his ways. 9 Let the brother that is low rejoice in his exaltation: but the rich in his humiliation, 10 because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
Cross References
Luke 1:52
He hath cast down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the humble.
Luke 9:48
Whosoever shall receive this little child for my sake, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me. For he that is lest among you all, shall be great.
Luke 10:20
However rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
Romans 5:2-3
through whom also we have admission by faith into this grace in which we stand, and boast in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and co-heirs with Christ: if so be we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified with Him.
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
Philippians 3:3
For we are of the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit, rejoicing in Christ Jesus, and having no confidence in the flesh.
Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
James 2:5-6
Hear, my beloved brethren; hath not God chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which He hath promised to them that love Him? but ye have slighted the poor.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should declare the glories of Him, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1 John 3:1-3
Behold then what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God: though for this reason the world knoweth us not, because it knew not Him.
Revelation 2:9
I know thy works and affliction and poverty (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of those that say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
Revelation 5:9-10
And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open its seals; for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation 7:9-10
After this I beheld, and lo, a great multitude, which no one could number, out of all nations, and tribes, and people, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and with palms in their hands;