James 1:9

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Believers who are in low positions in life should be proud that God has given them a high position in the kingdom.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 6:10

We’re often distressed, but we’re always full of joy. We’re poor, but we make many people rich. We own nothing, but we never lack anything.

Revelation 2:9

‘I know that you’re suffering and that you’re poor—but you’re rich! I know how you’re being insulted by people who claim to be Jews but aren’t. They’re a synagogue of Satan.

Luke 1:52

He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but he has lifted up people who weren’t considered important.

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal to win the prize, because God has called me toward heaven in Christ Jesus in order to win it.

Philippians 3:3

We’re the ones who have truly been circumcised: We serve God by his Spirit, we boast in Christ Jesus, and we don’t put our trust in who we are or what we can do—although I myself could do that for many reasons.

Romans 8:17

And since we are his children, we’re going to inherit everything that Christ will also inherit. But we must share in his sufferings if we also want to share in his glory.

Luke 10:20

But don’t be glad because the evil spirits obey you; instead, be glad that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 9:48

Then he told them, “Anyone who welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. The one who is considered least important among you is the most important of all.”

1 Peter 2:9

But God chose you to be his own people, his royal priests, a holy nation, his special treasure. You’re all these things so that you can tell everyone how wonderful God is. He brought you out of darkness and into his marvelous light.

Luke 14:11

All who lift themselves up will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be lifted up.”