KJV ORIGINAL
Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen up, wealthy people — you need to cry and scream about the terrible things that are coming your way.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Money can't save you from what's coming.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
James, the brother of Jesus, wrote this letter to Jewish Christians dispersed outside of Palestine, likely between 40 and 60 CE. It was written to address practical issues within the early church, including social injustices, the mistreatment of the poor by the wealthy, and the need for ethical conduct.
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