James 1:9
James · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”James 1:9
What Does James 1:9 Mean?
James 1:9 is found in the book of James, chapter 1, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 1:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 8:36“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”Jeremiah 9:23“Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:”Proverbs 19:1“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”James 2:5“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”1 Timothy 6:17“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”1 Peter 1:6“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”1 Peter 5:6“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”Habakkuk 3:18“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”1 Corinthians 1:26“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:”2 Corinthians 6:10“As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”Psalms 62:9“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.”Psalms 86:1“Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.”Luke 1:52“He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.”Luke 6:20“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”1 Samuel 2:7“The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.”Psalms 113:7“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;”2 Corinthians 10:17“But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”Proverbs 17:5“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.”Revelation 2:9“I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”Proverbs 18:23“The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.”
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