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Your True Status is in Christ
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that a believer's true status is spiritual, not material. The 'brother of low degree'—one who is poor or in humble circumstances—is called to rejoice in his 'high estate' in Christ. This includes being an adopted child of God, an heir to His kingdom, and rich in faith. This spiritual dignity is a source of profound joy that transcends any earthly poverty or social standing.
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James
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Albert Barnes
On James 1:9
18th Century
Theologian
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 a…
AT Robertson
On James 1:9
But (δε). Return to the point of view in verse 2.
Of low degree (ο ταπεινος). "The lowly" brother, in outw…
Charles Ellicott
On James 1:9
19th Century
Bishop
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted (or, better, in his exaltation). — There is no prais…
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Charles Spurgeon
On James 1:8–11
19th Century
Preacher
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: but the rich, in that he is made …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On James 1:9
Verses 9–11 appear to continue the same subject (cf. the continuation of the subject of persevering “under trial” in v.12). Trials erase any superf…
John Calvin
On James 1:9
16th Century
Theologian
Let the brother of low degree. As Paul, exhorting servants to bear their lot submissively, sets before them this consolation—that they wer…
John Gill
On James 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
Let the brother of low degree
By "the brother" is meant, not one in a natural, but in a spiritual relation; one of C…
Matthew Henry
On James 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Christianity teaches people to be joyful amidst troubles: such trials are sent from God's love, and trials in the path of duty will brighten our gr…