9Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
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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: …
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? …
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 2-12)We now come to consider the matter of this epistle. In this paragraph we have the following things to be observed:— I. The suffering state of Christians in this world is represented, and that in a very instructive manner, if we attend to what is plainly and necessarily implied, together with what is fully expressed. 1. It is implied that troubles and afflictions may be the lot of the best Christia…
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