“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”
King James Version (KJV)
1:9 Let the brother - St James does not give this appellation to the rich. Of low degree - Poor and tempted. Rejoice - The most effectual remedy against doublemindedness. In that he is exalted - To be a child of God, and an heir of glory.
Jas 1:9 Let the brother of low degree. In the humble walks of life. Rejoice in that he is exalted. To be a child of God, a brother of Jesus Christ.
Let the brother of low degree, reioyce in that he is exalted:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:
- American Standard Version (1901)
But let the brother of low position be glad that he is lifted up;
- Basic English Bible
But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,
- Darby Bible
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
- Webster's Bible
Let a brother in humble life rejoice when raised to a higher position;
- Weymouth Bible
But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;
- World English Bible
And a meke brother haue glorie in his enhaunsyng,
- Wycliffe Bible
And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,
- Youngs Literal Bible