ヤコブの手紙 1:9-10 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:9-11

A very difficult passage, three interpretations of which are given, none of them entirely satisfactory or free from difficulties. (a) that the "rich" are never elsewhere spoken of as "brothers" in this Epistle. See James 2:6 ; James 5:1 , and cf. the way in which they are spoken of in other parts of the New Testament ( e.g. Luke 6:24 ; Matthew 19:23 ; Revelation 6:15 ); and in Ecclesiasticus 13:3; (b) that in verse 11 the thought is, not of riches which make to themselves... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:9-11

The poor and the rich brother. The counsels contained in these verses spring out of the general exhortation of James 1:2 . Riches and poverty are among the "manifold trials" which the subjects of them are to "count all joy." This passage has also a real connection with James 1:8 , as the introductory conjunction in the original shows. The connection may be either in the thought that the love of money is a prevailing source of" double-mindedness;" or, that the comparison of one's own... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:9-11

The glory of manhood in Christ. Diversities of condition among men—the millionaire and the pauper, the autocrat and the slave. The cry for a leveling—communism, socialism, nihilism. So other differences—of station, of education, and even of natural gifts. But, after all, what are these differences in comparison with that which is common to all—the royal humanity which each one has received from God? For take the highest, the most cultured, the best endowed, and again a poor peasant man or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:9-12

The only true ground for boasting. High and low, rich and poor, can glory in their Christian exaltation. "God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ," said St. Paul; and, referring to that same cross, the Savior said, "I, if I he lifted up, will draw all men unto me." Thus the cross forms part of the "lifting up," the "exaltation" in which the Christian is to glory. " Per crucem ad lucem. " Our Christian privileges cannot be separated from our Christian... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 1:9

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. Compare James 1:2. Turning from the consideration of trials in general, he passes to the consideration of a particular kind of trials, that which results from a change of circumstances in life, from poverty to affluence, and from affluence to poverty. The idea which seems to have been in the mind of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 1:10

But the rich, in that he is made low - That is, because his property is taken away, and he is made poor. Such a transition is often the source of the deepest sorrow; but the apostle says that even in that a Christian may find occasion for thanksgiving. The reasons for rejoicing in this manner, which the apostle seems to have had in view, were these:(1)Because it furnished a test of the reality of religion, by showing that it is adapted to sustain the soul in this great trial; that it can not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 1:9-11

James 1:9-11. 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 is exalted To be a child of God, and an heir of eternal glory; let him think of his dignity as a Christian, and entirely acquiesce in his low station in life, which will continue only for a short season, and which God has wisely appointed for his eternal good. Or, let him rejoice... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 1:1-18

1:1-18 LIFE’S TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIESJames’ readers are scattered over the area of the early church’s expansion (1:1), but no matter where they live, they share the same responsibilities as Christians everywhere. One of these responsibilities requires them to do something that by nature is very difficult, namely, face the trials of life with joy. This joy comes through the knowledge that trials help believers to develop endurance and so strengthen their Christian character (2-4).When faced with... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 1:9

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 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 1:10

that he is made low = his humbling (Greek. tapeinosis. See Acts 8:33 ). flower . Greek. anthos. Only here; Jam 1:11 . 1 Peter 1:24 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:9-11

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:9-11

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:9-11

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:9-12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 1:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 1:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 1:9-11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 1:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 1:9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 1:10

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