James 1:9 cpdv — Now a humble brother should glory in his exaltation,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now a humble brother should glory in his exaltation, "

— James 1:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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James 1 — Context

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But he should ask with faith, doubting nothing. For he who doubts is like a wave on the ocean, which is moved about by the wind and carried away;

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then a man should not consider that he would receive anything from the Lord.

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For a man who is of two minds is inconstant in all his ways.

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Now a humble brother should glory in his exaltation,

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and a rich one, in his humiliation, for he will pass away like the flower of the grass.

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For the sun has risen with a scorching heat, and has dried the grass, and its flower has fallen off, and the appearance of its beauty has perished. So also will the rich one wither away, according to his paths.

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Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 1:9 say?
James 1:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now a humble brother should glory in his exaltation, ”
Where is James 1:9 in the Bible?
James 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 1:9.
What translation should I read James 1:9 in?
James 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 1:9?
James 1:9 reads (CPDV): “Now a humble brother should glory in his exaltation, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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