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James 4:6
But the Scripture offereth more grace, and therefore sayth, God resisteth the proude, and giueth grace to the humble.
James 4:6 · Geneva Bible
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James 4:6 in other translations
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
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In context
3 Ye aske, and receiue not, because ye aske amisse, that ye might lay the same out on your pleasures.
4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, knowe ye not that the amitie of the world is the enimitie of God? Whosoeuer therefore will be a friend of the world, maketh himselfe the enemie of God.
5 Doe ye thinke that the Scripture sayeth in vaine, The spirit that dwelleth in vs, lusteth after enuie?
6 But the Scripture offereth more grace, and therefore sayth, God resisteth the proude, and giueth grace to the humble.
7 Submit your selues to God: resist the deuill, and he will flee from you.
8 Drawe neere to God, and he will drawe neere to you. Clense your handes, ye sinners, and purge your hearts, ye double minded.
9 Suffer afflictions, and sorrowe ye, and weepe: let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your ioy into heauinesse.
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