James 1:11

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

As the sun rises, and the hot wind blows, 'the grass withers, its flower fades,' and all its beauty is gone. So is it with the rich man. In the midst of his pursuits he will come to an untimely end.

Cross References

Matthew 13:6

As soon as the sun had risen, it was scorched, and, having no root, withered away.

Matthew 20:12

'These last,' they said, 'have done only one hour's work, and yet you have put them on the same footing with us, who have borne the brunt of the day's work, and the heat.'

Matthew 6:30

If God so clothes even the grass of the field, which is living to-day and to-morrow will be thrown into the oven, will not he much more clothe you, O men of little faith?

Mark 4:6

But, when the sun rose, it was scorched, and, having no root, withered away.

1 Corinthians 7:31

And those who use the good things of the world as using them sparingly; for this world as we see it is passing away.

1 Peter 1:4

given us the new Life of undying hope, that promises an inheritance, imperishable, stainless, unfading, which has been reserved for you in Heaven--

1 Peter 5:4

Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades.