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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/james/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/james/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/james/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/james/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But let the brother of low degree boast in his exaltation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/james/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/james/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/james/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the brother <i>or sister</i> of humble <i>circumstances</i> is to glory in his high position;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/james/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/james/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/james/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the brother of humble circumstances is to boast in his high position;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/james/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/james/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the brother of humble circumstances boast in his exaltation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/james/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The brother of humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/james/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/james/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Any of God's people who are poor should be glad he thinks so highly of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/james/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/james/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Humble believers should be proud because being humble makes them important.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/james/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those Christians who are poor must be glad when God lifts them up, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/james/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A brother of humble means should rejoice in his having been exalted, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/james/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/james/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/james/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/james/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Let a brother in humble life rejoice when raised to a higher position;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/james/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/james/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But let the brother of low degree boast in his exaltation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/james/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/james/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And let the humble brother boast in his elevation:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/james/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/james/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now a humble brother should glory in his exaltation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/james/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The brother in lowly circumstances should take pride in his high standing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/james/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the believer who is lowly boast in being raised up,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/james/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let the brother of low estate rejoice because he is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But let the poor brother boast in his exaltation,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/james/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Let the brother that is in a lowly condition, glory in his exaltation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/james/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But let the humble brother boast in his exaltation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/james/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Let the brother low in station rejoice in his elevation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/james/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Let him that is poor triumph in the advantages of being a christian.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Let a brother in humble life rejoice when raised to a higher position;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/james/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But let the lowly brother glory in his high station;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/james/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Let the brother <i>that is</i> low rejoice in his exaltation: but the rich in his humiliation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/james/1-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=59" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/james/1.htm">Rejoicing in Trials</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8</span>He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphos (N-NMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5011.htm" title="5011: tapeinos (Adj-NMS) -- Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated.">in humble circumstances</a> <a href="/greek/2744.htm" title="2744: Kauchasthō (V-PMM/P-3S) -- To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.">should exult</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5311.htm" title="5311: hypsei (N-DNS) -- Height, heaven; dignity, eminence. From a derivative of huper; elevation, i.e. altitude, the sky, or dignity.">high position.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a></span><br />Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a></span><br />He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Luke 6:20</a></span><br />Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Philippians 4:12</a></span><br />I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">1 Corinthians 1:26-29</a></span><br />Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. / But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a></span><br />Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Psalm 113:7-8</a></span><br />He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a></span><br />A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-11.htm">Job 5:11</a></span><br />He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Psalm 138:6</a></span><br />Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:</p><p class="hdg">the brother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5,6</a></b></br> Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7,9,11</a></b></br> If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Psalm 62:9</a></b></br> Surely men of low degree <i>are</i> vanity, <i>and</i> men of high degree <i>are</i> a lie: to be laid in the balance, they <i>are</i> altogether <i>lighter</i> than vanity.</p><p class="hdg">rejoice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23,24</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise <i>man</i> glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty <i>man</i> glory in his might, let not the rich <i>man</i> glory in his riches: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Romans 5:2,3</a></b></br> By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a></b></br> For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.</p><p class="hdg">in.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a></b></br> Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">1 Samuel 2:8</a></b></br> He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, <i>and</i> lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set <i>them</i> among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth <i>are</i> the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Psalm 113:7,8</a></b></br> He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, <i>and</i> lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">Circumstances</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm">Degree</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-8.htm">Elevation</a> <a href="/colossians/4-8.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-17.htm">Exaltation</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-6.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-11.htm">High</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-4.htm">Low</a> <a href="/james/1-7.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Position</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Rejoice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/james/3-14.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Circumstances</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">Degree</a> <a href="/joshua/12-23.htm">Elevation</a> <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Exaltation</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/james/5-13.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/james/1-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">High</a> <a href="/genesis/7-20.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/james/1-10.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/james/5-15.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/james/1-10.htm">Low</a> <a href="/james/3-10.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/james/1-10.htm">Position</a> <a href="/james/1-10.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-21.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/james/1-10.htm">Rejoice</a><div class="vheading2">James 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-1.htm">James greets the twelve tribes among the nations;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">exhorts to rejoice in trials and temptations;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">to ask patience of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-13.htm">and in our trials not to impute our weakness, or sins, to him,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">but rather to hearken to the word, to meditate on it, and to do thereafter.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-26.htm">Otherwise men may seem, but never be, truly religious.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the early church, many Christians were from the lower classes, including slaves and the poor. The term "brother" emphasizes the familial bond among believers, transcending social and economic barriers. The Bible often highlights God's concern for the poor and marginalized, as seen in passages like <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> and <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Luke 6:20</a>. The early church, as described in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, practiced communal sharing to support those in need, reflecting the value placed on caring for brothers in humble circumstances.<p><b>should exult</b><br>To "exult" means to rejoice or take pride. This is a countercultural command, as society typically values wealth and status. The call to exult in humble circumstances aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who often reversed societal norms, as seen in the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>). This rejoicing is not in the poverty itself but in the spiritual realities and promises that accompany faith in Christ. It reflects a deep trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, as well as an eternal perspective that values spiritual riches over material wealth.<p><b>in his high position</b><br>The "high position" refers to the spiritual status and privileges of being a child of God. Despite earthly poverty, believers are heirs to the kingdom of God (<a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>) and possess every spiritual blessing in Christ (<a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>). This high position is rooted in the believer's identity in Christ, who, though rich, became poor for our sake (<a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a>). The paradox of being lowly yet exalted is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting the upside-down nature of God's kingdom, where the last shall be first (<a href="/matthew/20-16.htm">Matthew 20:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a></b><br>The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. He writes to Jewish Christians scattered among the nations.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_brother_in_humble_circumstances.htm">The Brother in Humble Circumstances</a></b><br>Refers to believers who are experiencing poverty or low social status. James addresses their spiritual status and encourages them to find joy in their exalted position in Christ.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a></b><br>The context in which James writes, where many believers faced persecution and economic hardship, making his message particularly relevant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_exaltation_in_humility.htm">Spiritual Exaltation in Humility</a></b><br>The Greek word for "exult" (kauchaomai) implies boasting or taking pride. Believers in humble circumstances are encouraged to take pride in their spiritual status, not their worldly condition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/true_riches_in_christ.htm">True Riches in Christ</a></b><br>Earthly status does not determine one's value in God's kingdom. Believers are called to recognize their true riches in Christ, which surpass any material wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perspective_shift.htm">Perspective Shift</a></b><br>James challenges believers to shift their perspective from worldly measures of success to spiritual realities. This involves seeing trials as opportunities for growth and deeper reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The church is called to support and uplift those in humble circumstances, recognizing their value and encouraging them in their spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_trials.htm">Joy in Trials</a></b><br>Embracing joy in difficult circumstances is a testament to faith and trust in God's promises. This joy is rooted in the assurance of God's love and eternal inheritance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_plot_of_sons_of_thunder.htm">What is the plot of Sons of Thunder?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/galatians_1_19_vs._acts_9__who's_right.htm">In Galatians 1:19, Paul mentions meeting only James, yet Acts 9 suggests he encountered other apostles; which account is correct?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_peter_differ_on_transfiguration.htm">2 Peter 1:16-18 refers to the Transfiguration; why is its account noticeably different from the synoptic Gospels' versions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_supports_jesus's_resurrection.htm">What evidence supports Jesus Christ's resurrection?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9-11) Lowly-mindedness is the subject of the next paragraph. There is wide misapprehension of our state of trial: the poor and humble are apt to forget the honour thus vouchsafed to them, worthier in truth than the wealth of this world, which quickly fades away; and the rich and noble are often unmindful of the true source of their dignity, and that "unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required" (<a href="/luke/12-48.htm" title="But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.">Luke 12:48</a>).<p>(9) <span class= "bld">Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted</span> (or, better, <span class= "ital">in his exaltation</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span>--There is no praise from the plain St. James for the pride which apes humility, nor the affectation which loves to be despised. If it please God to "exalt," as of old, "the humble and meek," then anew should be sung a <span class= "ital">magnificat</span> to Him. The lowly-minded doubt of the Virgin Mary, "How shall this be?" (<a href="/luke/1-24.htm" title="And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,">Luke 1:24</a>), was not reproved by the angel; while the question of blunt incredulity on the part of Zacharias was severely punished (<a href="/luke/1-20.htm" title="And, behold, you shall be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because you believe not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.">Luke 1:20</a>), and this diverse treatment thus experienced was deserved in either case. Both doubted, yet quite differently, and she of the lower degree rejoiced most in God her Saviour for regarding the lowliness of His handmaiden (<a href="/context/luke/1-47.htm" title="And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.">Luke 1:47-48</a>). Willingness thus for Christ's service, whether it be great or little, is the right condition of mind for all disciples, and specially the young, with readiness, nay gladness, for "duty in that state of life unto which it <span class= "ital">shall</span> please God to call them." Pleasure will be naturally felt by most at the prospect of a rise in the world; but there are some finer spirits who fain would shrink from anything like exaltation; and to these the kindly Apostle writes that they may take heart, and not fear the greater dangers which of necessity accompany a higher call.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 9-11.</span> - A very difficult passage, three interpretations of which are given, none of them entirely satisfactory or free from difficulties. <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> "But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate [<span class="accented">i.e.</span> his Christian dignity]; but let the rich [brother glory] in his humiliation" (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> in being poor of spirit, <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a>). <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> "But let the brother," etc. (as before); "but the rich man [rejoices] in his humiliation" (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> in what is really his degradation; cf. "whose glory is in their shame," <a href="/philippians/3-19.htm">Philippians 3:19</a>). <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> "But let the brother,... but let the rich [grieve] in his humiliation." The ellipse of <span class="greek">ταπεινούσθω</span> in this last is <span class="accented">very</span> harsh and unexampled, so that the choice really lies between (1) and (2). And against (1) it may be urged . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/james/1-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">The</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brother</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀδελφὸς</span> <span class="translit">(adelphos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in humble circumstances</span><br /><span class="grk">ταπεινὸς</span> <span class="translit">(tapeinos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5011.htm">Strong's 5011: </a> </span><span class="str2">Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">should exult</span><br /><span class="grk">Καυχάσθω</span> <span class="translit">(Kauchasthō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2744.htm">Strong's 2744: </a> </span><span class="str2">To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">high position.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὕψει</span> <span class="translit">(hypsei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5311.htm">Strong's 5311: </a> </span><span class="str2">Height, heaven; dignity, eminence. 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