“ Let the brother of low degree rejoiceb in that he is exalted: ”
Let the brother of low degree - This verse seems to introduce a new topic, which has no other connection with what precedes than that the apostle is discussing the general subject of trials. Comp...
(7) Let the brother of (h) low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: (7) He returns to his purpose repeating the proposition, which is, that we must rejoice in affliction, for it does not oppress us...
The paradox of a bragging that comes of humility and faith is common to James and Paul: it starts from Jeremiah 9:23 t The brotherhood which levels all differences into a glorious liberty, fraterni...
the brother, &c . = the lowly (Greek. tapeinos. See Romans 12:16 ) brother. rejoice . See Romans 2:17 . that he is exalted . his exaltation. Greek. hupsos. See Luke 1:78 .
9 Let the brother of low degree. As Paul, exhorting servants submissively to bear their lot, sets before them this consolation, that they were the free-men of God, having been set free by his...
DISCOURSE: 2355 THE EFFECTS OF RELIGION ON THE DIFFERENT ORDERS OF SOCIETY James 1:9-10 . Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: but the rich, in that he is made low: becau...
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: Let the brother of low degree - The poor, destitute Christian may glory in the cross of Christ, and the blessed hope laid up for him in he...
Let the brother of low degree rejoice, &c.— "In nothing are the generality of men more apt to mistake, than in estimating the value of external circumstances; but let the principles of Christia...
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But "let the brother," etc - i:e., the best remedy against double-mindedness is that Christian simplicity of spirit whereby the "br...
The Power of Faith Under Temptation 1. Servant] better, 'slave.' The word does not suggest any degradation, but only absolute surrender to the Master. St. James's humility prevents the mention of...
(2-27) Immediately after the salutation, and with more or less a play upon the word which we translate “greeting” (“rejoice,” James 1:1 ; “count it all joy,” James 1:2 ) there follow appeals on beh...
Chapter 7 THE EXALTATION OF THE LOWLY AND THE FADING AWAY OF THE RICH-THE METAPHORS OF ST. JAMES AND THE PARABLES OF CHRIST. James 1:9-11 IN this section St. James returns to what is the main...
Steadfast Faith James 1:1-11 This Epistle is marked by the austere features of the Jerusalem church, which refused to be affected by that wider contact with the Gentile world, by which the life...
James wrote to Christians in the midst of temptation and trial. He showed first that the issue of testing is that they "may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing." It is therefore to be looked up...
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (6) But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is...
Let the brother of low degree ,.... By "the brother" is meant, not one in a natural, but in a spiritual relation; one of Christ's brethren, and who is of that family that is named of him; of the hou...
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: Ver. 9. Rejoice in that he is exalted ] Gr. εν τω υψει αυτου, in his sublimity, in that high honour of his, John 1:12 . This should m...
Let the brother St. James does not give this appellation to the rich; of low degree Poor and tempted, or brought low by his sufferings for Christ, and humbled in spirit thereby; rejoice that he...
This chapter has a very close relationship to the Old Testament, for all is seen in connection with God; and Christ is not yet spoken of as the center and essence of all blessing and of all direction...
Necessity of Faith and Patience; Evil of Indecision. A. D. 61. 2 My brethren, count it all j...
Let the brother; i.e. the believer, (for to such he writes), all believers, or saints, being brethren in Christ, 1 Corinthians 16:20 1 Thessalonians 5:26 1 Timothy 6:2 . Of low degree; the...
Those Who Face Trial for The Sake Of Their Faith in God and the Lord Jesus Christ Will Be Blessed ( James 1:2-12 ). The letter commences by outlining the basic themes that will be dealt with later...
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES James 1:9 . He is exalted. —Or, “in his exaltation”; “in his high estate.” Low degree does not suggest caste , but poverty involving humiliation. James 1:10...
James 1:1 . James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was an apostl...
James 1:1 . James, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ. He does not style himself an apostle, because he would not assume any superiority; yet the majesty of his address is the langua...
EXPOSITION James 1:1 SALUTATION . James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. (On the person who thus describes himself, see the Introduction) It is noteworthy that he keeps e...
The need of humility:
1 John 3:1-3 ; 1 Peter 2:9 ; 1 Samuel 2:8 ; 2 Corinthians 6:10 ; Deuteronomy 15:11 ; Deuteronomy 15:7 ; Deuteronomy 15:9 ; James 2:5 ; James 2:6 ; Jeremiah 9:23 ; Jeremiah 9:24 ; Luke 1:5...
Let the brother — St James does not give this appellation to the rich. Of low degree — Poor and tempted. Rejoice — The most effectual remedy against doublemindedness. In that he is exalted — To be...