Parallel Bible results for "james 4:5"

James 4:5

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5 And do you suppose God doesn't care? The proverb has it that "he's a fiercely jealous lover."
5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us ?
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