James 4:6

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James 4:6

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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KJV

King James Version

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

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WEB

World English Bible

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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ASV

American Standard Version

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore [the scripture] saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

But He gives greater grace. Therefore it says: “God opposes [the] proud, but gives grace to [the] humble.”

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

James 4

⁴ You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.

⁵ Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?

⁶ But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

⁷ Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

⁸ Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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