KJV ORIGINAL
But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And if you're wealthy? Find your worth in being humbled, because your riches won't last forever — they'll fade away just like flowers in a field.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Money fades, but character stays — even the richest people need to stay humble.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter was written by James, likely the brother of Jesus, to Jewish Christians dispersed outside of Palestine in the mid-first century AD. It was written to encourage steadfast faith and practical righteousness among believers facing various trials and social inequalities, including the challenges of wealth and poverty.
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