He hath put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted them of low degree.
James 1:9 - Wesley's New Testament 1755 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation [as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God], American Standard Version (1901) But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate: Common English Bible Brothers and sisters who are poor should find satisfaction in their high status. Catholic Public Domain Version Now a humble brother should glory in his exaltation, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation: |
He hath put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted them of low degree.
and sat him by him, And said to them, whosoever shall receive this child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.
And if children, then heirs, heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ: if we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
As sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
beware of the concision, For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
But ye are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a purchased people, that ye may shew forth the virtues of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Who in time past were not a people, but now are the people of God;
I know thy affliction and poverty, (but thou art rich) and the reviling of those who say they are Jews and are not, but a synagogue of Satan.