James 4:8

8 1Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. 2Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and 3purify your hearts, you 4double-minded.

James 4:8 In-Context

6 But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE."
7 Submit therefore 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.
9 Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom.
10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord , and He will exalt you.

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Cross References 4

  • 1. 2 Chronicles 15:2; Zechariah 1:3; Malachi 3:7; Hebrews 7:19
  • 2. Job 17:9; Isaiah 1:16; 1 Timothy 2:8
  • 3. Jeremiah 4:14; James 3:17; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:3
  • 4. James 1:8
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