James 4:7

Drawing Near to God · James 4:7–12
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Translations

Modern
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Traditional
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Literal
Therefore subject yourselves to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Latin
Subditi ergo estote Deo, resistite autem diabolo, et fugiet a vobis.

Interlinear

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

Notes

Resist the devil: See also Ephesians 6:11; 1 Peter 5:8.

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.

People

Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity

Glossary

Letter of James Satan

Topics

Addiction Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Bad Habits Battlefield of the Mind Blaming Others Bondage Breaking Curses Breaking Up Casting out Demons Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Consolation Under Affliction: To the Tempted Dealing with Pain Demon Possession Demonic Oppression Demonic Possession Devil Devil is Real Disobeying your Parents Double-mindedness Drawing Near to God Exorcism Fighting Back Financial Curses Getting Rid of Evil Guilt Hateful People Heavenly Realms How to Live I Can Do All Things Impure Thoughts Jealousy Longsuffering Losing Friends Lost Christians Mind Battles Nightmares Overcoming Temptation Overcoming the World Praying for the Sick Protecting your Heart