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Berean Standard Bible

“The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.”

James 1:9

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Study note

James writes to Jewish Christians scattered among the nations, many of them poor and under pressure. After teaching about trials and wisdom, he turns to economic standing, a live issue in communities mixing rich and poor.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;

King James Version (KJV)

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

American Standard Version (ASV)

But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El hermano que es de baja suerte, gloríese en su alteza:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El hermano de condición humilde debe sentirse orgulloso de lo mucho que vale;

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