James 1:10

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

…and the one who is rich in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a flower of grass.

Latin

…dives autem in humilitate sua, quoniam sicut flos fœni transibit;

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

James 1:10

James uses irony when he describes the terrible fate waiting for ungodly rich people. These are wealthy people who make themselves powerful by mistreating those who are poor and unable to protect themselves (see 2:6–8; 5:1–6).

James 1:9–11

James writes often about poverty and wealth in his letter (compare chapter 2; 4:13–5:11). When James talks about poor believers, he does not promise that they will become rich in this life. Instead, he teaches that God will reverse their situation in heaven.

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus The Coming of the Lord as Judge

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