James 4:7 “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee fr…”

James 4:7

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

World English Bible

Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

American Standard Version

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Submit your selues to God: resist the deuill, and he will flee from you.

Darby Translation

Subject yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Young's Literal Translation

be subject, then, to God; stand up against the devil, and he will flee from you;

Bible in Basic English

For this cause be ruled by God; but make war on the Evil One and he will be put to flight before you.

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Cross references

“Submit”

Hebrews 12:9 Romans 10:3 Matthew 11:29 2 Chronicles 30:8 Psalm 66:3 Ephesians 5:21

Hebrews 12:9 · BSB

Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?

Romans 10:3 · BSB

Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.

Matthew 11:29 · BSB

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

2 Chronicles 30:8 · BSB

Now do not stiffen your necks as your fathers did. Submit to the LORD and come to His sanctuary, which He has consecrated forever. Serve the LORD your God, so that His fierce anger will turn away from you.

Psalm 66:3 · BSB

Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.

Ephesians 5:21 · BSB

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

“Resist”

Ephesians 4:27 Luke 4:2–13 Matthew 4:3–11 Revelation 12:9–11 Ephesians 6:11 Ephesians 6:12

Ephesians 4:27 · BSB

and do not give the devil a foothold.

Luke 4:2–13 · BSB

where for forty days He was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He was hungry.

Matthew 4:3–11 · BSB

The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

Revelation 12:9–11 · BSB

And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

Ephesians 6:11 · BSB

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Ephesians 6:12 · BSB

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Also

1 Peter 5:6

1 Peter 5:6 · BSB

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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

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