James 1:10 “But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he w…”

James 1:10

But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

and the rich, in that he is made humble, because like the flower in the grass, he will pass away.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Againe hee that is rich, in that hee is made lowe: for as the flower of the grasse, shall he vanish away.

Darby Translation

and the rich in his humiliation, because as [the] grass's flower he will pass away.

Young's Literal Translation

and the rich in his becoming low, because as a flower of grass he shall pass away;

Bible in Basic English

But the man of wealth, that he is made low; because like the flower of the grass he will come to his end.

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Cross references

“in”

Matthew 5:3 1 Timothy 6:17 Isaiah 66:2 Isaiah 57:15 Philippians 3:8

Matthew 5:3 · BSB

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

1 Timothy 6:17 · BSB

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

Isaiah 66:2 · BSB

Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Isaiah 57:15 · BSB

For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive th…

Philippians 3:8 · BSB

More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

“because”

1 Peter 1:24 1 John 2:17 Job 14:2 Psalm 103:15 James 4:14 Isaiah 40:6

1 Peter 1:24 · BSB

For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,

1 John 2:17 · BSB

The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

Job 14:2 · BSB

Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.

Psalm 103:15 · BSB

As for man, his days are like grass— he blooms like a flower of the field;

James 4:14 · BSB

You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

Isaiah 40:6 · BSB

A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.

11For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

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