7Be subject therefore to God, but resist the devil, and he will fly from you.


In Context

4 Adulterers, know you not that the friendship of this world is the enemy of God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of this world, becometh an enemy of God.

5 Or do you think that the scripture saith in vain: To envy doth the spirit covet which dwelleth in you?

6 But he giveth greater grace. Wherefore he saith: God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

7 Be subject therefore to God, but resist the devil, and he will fly from you.

8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners: and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into sorrow.

James 4:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7Subject yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7be subject, then, to God; stand up against the devil, and he will flee from you;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.