James 1:9

KJV1611 – Modern English

Let the brother of low position rejoice in that he is lifted up;

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καυχάσθω δὲ ὁ ἀδελφὸς ὁ ταπεινὸς ἐν τῷ ὕψει αὐτοῦ:

Transliteration

Let kauchastho and the adelphos the tapeinos in the hypsei of him:

Grammar Details

• *kauchastho*: present, middle, imperative, 3rd person singular - let him boast
• *adelphos*: nominative, masculine, singular - subject
• *tapeinos*: nominative, masculine, singular - adjective modifying *adelphos*
• *hypsei*: dative, neuter, singular - location/sphere (in height)

Word Meanings

• *kauchastho*: let him boast/glory/exult
• *adelphos*: brother/fellow believer
• *tapeinos*: lowly/humble/poor/of low position
• *hypsei*: height/exaltation/high position

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  But let{G1161} the brother{G80} of low degree{G5011} glory{G2744} in{G1722} his{G846} high estate:{G5311}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  {G1161} Let{G2744} the brother{G80} of low degree{G5011} rejoice{G2744}{(G5737)} in{G1722} that he{G846} is exalted{G5311}:

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Let the brother of lowe degre reioyce in yt he is exalted

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Let the brother of lowe degre reioyce, in yt he is exalted:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Let the brother of lowe degree reioyce in that he is exalted:

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Let the brother of lowe degree, reioyce in that he is exalted:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

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

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.

Referenced Verses

• Jer 9:23-24 : 23 Thus says the LORD, 'Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, nor let the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches: 24 But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD.'
• Ps 62:9 : 9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie; to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
• Phil 3:14 : 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
• Jas 2:5-6 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and haul you into the courts?
• 1 Pet 2:9 : 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
• 1 John 3:1-3 : 1 Behold, what kind of love the Father has given us, that we should be called the children of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know him. 2 Beloved, now we are the children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be: but we know that when he appears, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3 And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.
• Rev 2:9 : 9 I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
• Rev 5:9-9 : 9 And they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book and to open its seals, for You were slain and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe, language, people, and nation, 10 And have made us kings and priests to our God; and we shall reign on the earth.
• Rev 7:9-9 : 9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude, which no one could number, of all nations, and tribes, and peoples, and languages, stood before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palm branches in their hands; 10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb.
• Ps 113:7-8 : 7 He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the ash heap; 8 That He may set them with princes, even with the princes of His people.
• Prov 17:5 : 5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker, and he who is glad at calamity shall not go unpunished.
• Prov 19:1 : 1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
• Deut 15:7 : 7 If there is among you a poor man of one of your brothers within any of your gates in your land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother.
• Deut 15:9 : 9 Beware that there is not a wicked thought in your heart, saying, 'The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand,' and your eye be evil against your poor brother, and you give him nothing; and he cries to the LORD against you, and it be sin to you.
• Deut 15:11 : 11 For the poor will never cease out of the land; therefore I command you, saying, you shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor, and to your needy, in your land.
• 1 Sam 2:8 : 8 He raises up the poor from the dust, and lifts up the needy from the ashes, to set them among princes and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and he has set the world upon them.
• Luke 1:52 : 52 He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly.
• Luke 9:48 : 48 And said to them, Whoever receives this child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all will be great.
• Luke 10:20 : 20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.
• Rom 5:2-3 : 2 Through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces patience;
• Rom 8:17 : 17 And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
• 2 Cor 6:10 : 10 As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
• Phil 3:3 : 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.