James 4:6

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

…majorem autem dat gratiam. Propter quod dicit: Deus superbis resistit, humilibus autem dat gratiam.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

James 4:4–10

James explains the causes of conflict among people: love for the world, divided loyalty, and arrogant criticism (4:11–12). He gives instructions that will fix these problems and lead to peace.

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus Faith and Good Deeds The Grace of God

Related verses

Matthew 23:12
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Proverbs 3:34
He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Proverbs 18:12
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Psalm 138:6
Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.
Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Proverbs 6:16–17
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
Proverbs 22:4
The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
Isaiah 2:11–12
The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.
Job 22:29
When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly.
Luke 18:14
I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Isaiah 2:17
So the pride of man will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day,

Glossary

Grace Letter of James Peter, First Letter of Pride

Topics

Attention Seekers Being Grateful Being Humble Being Proud Biblical Confrontation Boastfulness Brokenness Competence Confrontation Gifts from God: Spiritual: Grace God's Grace Grace: Specially Given: To the Humble Haters Haughty Eyes Humbling Yourself Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Humility: The Who Have: Receive More Grace Hurt Feelings Jealousy Pride: They Who are Guilty of, Shall Be: Resisted Proud People Rivalry Sadness Sitting at Jesus Feet The Gifts of God: Spiritual: Grace The Spirit of Pride Weakness

James 4:6

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