James 4:6

6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”[a]

James 4:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
ESV
6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
NLT
6 And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
MSG
6 And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you'll find. It's common knowledge that "God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble."
CSB
6 But He gives greater grace. Therefore He says: God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

James 4:6 In-Context

4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us ?
6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; S Matthew 23:12

Footnotes 1

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