James 1:9 kjv — Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

King James Version

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

— James 1:9, King James Version

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James 1 — Context

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But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

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For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

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A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

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

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But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.

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For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.

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Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

James 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 1:9 say?
James 1:9 in the King James Version reads: “Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”
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 (KJV): “Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:” 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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