James 4:7
King James Version (KJV)
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Translations
James 4:7 - Amplified Bible
So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 - American Standard Version
Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 - 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.
James 4:7 - Darby Bible
Subject yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 - English Standard Version
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 - King James Version
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 - La Biblia de las Americas
Por tanto, someteos a Dios. Resistid, pues, al diablo y huirá de vosotros.
James 4:7 - The Message
So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and hell be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; its the only way youll get on your feet.
James 4:7 - New American Standard Bible
Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy
Por tanto, sométanse a Dios. Resistan, pues, al diablo y huirá de ustedes.
James 4:7 - World English Bible
Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 - Young's Living Translation
be subject, then, to God; stand up against the devil, and he will flee from you;
James 4:7 - Additional Comments
So, for God's blessing and grace, we are to submit ourselves to God, and resist the devil.
Wow, if we resist the devil, God's promise is that he will flee from us! What are we waiting for?! Or do we just keep the devil are arms length, not fully resisting him, allowing him to get closer during weak moments? We are to send the devil far away, and draw close to God (vs 8). God promises not just grace (vss 5-6), but that He Himself will draw close to us (vs 8).
There is a battle waging. We are not to be double-minded, keeping both the devil and God close, being friends with both the world and with God. It doesn't work, and God knows our hearts. You can only love one or the other (Matt 6:24).
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