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


In Context

4 Ye adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore would be a friend of the world maketh himself an enemy of God.

5 Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?

6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

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

8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

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

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Be subject therefore to God, but resist the devil, and he will fly 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 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.