9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.

9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them.

9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation,

9 Believers who are poor should take pride that God has made them spiritually rich.

9 But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

9 But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,

9 Humble believers should be proud because being humble makes them important.

9 The brother of humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation,

9 Let the believer who is lowly boast in being raised up,

9 Now let the brother of humble circumstances boast in his high position,

9 A believer who finds himself in a low position in life should be proud that God has given him a high position.

9 But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;