James 1:9

NETBible

Now the believer 1  of humble means 2  should take pride 3  in his high position. 4 

NIV ©

The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position.

NASB ©

But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;

NLT ©

Christians who are poor should be glad, for God has honored them.

MSG ©

When down-and-outers get a break, cheer!

BBE ©

But let the brother of low position be glad that he is lifted up;

NRSV ©

Let the believer who is lowly boast in being raised up,

NKJV ©

Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation,

KJV
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NASB ©
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NETBible

Now the believer 1  of humble means 2  should take pride 3  in his high position. 4 

NET Notes

1 tn Grk “brother.” Here the term “brother” means “fellow believer” or “fellow Christian” (cf. TEV, NLT “Christians”; CEV “God’s people”). The term broadly connotes familial relationships within the family of God (cf. BDAG 18 s.v. ἀδελφός 2.a).

2 tn Grk “the lowly brother,” but “lowly/humble” is clarified in context by the contrast with “wealthy” in v. 10.

3 tn Grk “let him boast.”

4 tn Grk “his height,” “his exaltation.”