James 4:6 Parallel Translations

But God shows us even more kindness. Scripture says, "God opposes arrogant people, but he is kind to humble people." (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

ASV:

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

BBE:

But he gives more grace. So that the Writings say, God is against the men of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low before him.

DBY:

But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God sets himself against the proud, but gives grace to the lowly.

ERV:

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

WEY:

But He gives more abundant grace, as is implied in His saying, "God sets Himself against the haughty, but to the lowly He gives grace."

WBS:

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

WEB:

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

YLT:

and greater grace he doth give, wherefore he saith, 'God against proud ones doth set Himself up, and to lowly ones He doth give grace?'

James 4:6 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 138:6 For though the LORD is exalted, Yet He regards the lowly, But the haughty He knows from afar.

Proverbs 3:34 Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.

Isaiah 54:7 "For a brief moment I forsook you, But with great compassion I will gather you.

Matthew 13:12 "For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him.

Matthew 23:12 "Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

1 Peter 5:5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

4:6 But he giveth more grace. To enable us to overcome our love of the world.
Wherefore he saith. Quoted from Pr 3:34.
God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. The passage is quoted to show that the way to secure grace more abundantly is to be humbled before the Lord.

WES:

4:6 But he giveth greater grace - To all who shun those tempers. Therefore it - The scripture. Saith, God resisteth the proud - And pride is the great root of all unkind affections. Prov 3:34

MHC:

4:1-10 Since all wars and fightings come from the corruptions of our own hearts, it is right to mortify those lusts that war in the members. Wordly and fleshly lusts are distempers, which will not allow content or satisfaction. Sinful desires and affections stop prayer, and the working of our desires toward God. And let us beware that we do not abuse or misuse the mercies received, by the disposition of the heart when prayers are granted When men ask of God prosperity, they often ask with wrong aims and intentions. If we thus seek the things of this world, it is just in God to deny them. Unbelieving and cold desires beg denials; and we may be sure that when prayers are rather the language of lusts than of graces, they will return empty. Here is a decided warning to avoid all criminal friendships with this world. Worldly-mindedness is enmity to God. An enemy may be reconciled, but enmity never can be reconciled. A man may have a large portion in things of this life, and yet be kept in the love of God; but he who sets his heart upon the world, who will conform to it rather than lose its friendship, is an enemy to God. So that any one who resolves at all events to be upon friendly terms with the world, must be the enemy of God. Did then the Jews, or the loose professors of Christianity, think the Scripture spake in vain against this worldly-mindedness? or does the Holy Spirit who dwells in all Christians, or the new nature which he creates, produce such fruit? Natural corruption shows itself by envying. The spirit of the world teaches us to lay up, or lay out for ourselves, according to our own fancies; God the Holy Spirit teaches us to be willing to do good to all about us, as we are able. The grace of God will correct and cure the spirit by nature in us; and where he gives grace, he gives another spirit than that of the world. The proud resist God: in their understanding they resist the truths of God; in their will they resist the laws of God; in their passions they resist the providence of God; therefore, no wonder that God resists the proud. How wretched the state of those who make God their enemy! God will give more grace to the humble, because they see their need of it, pray for it are thankful for it, and such shall have it. Submit to God, ver. 7. Submit your understanding to the truth of God; submit your wills to the will of his precept, the will of his providence. Submit yourselves to God, for he is ready to do you good. If we yield to temptations, the devil will continually follow us; but if we put on the whole armour of God, and stand out against him, he will leave us. Let sinners then submit to God, and seek his grace and favour; resisting the devil. All sin must be wept over; here, in godly sorrow, or, hereafter, in eternal misery. And the Lord will not refuse to comfort one who really mourns for sin, or to exalt one who humbles himself before him.

CONC:

Abundant Gives Giveth Grace Greater Haughty Humble Implied Low Lowly Ones Opposed Opposes Pride Proud Resisteth Resists Saying Says Scripture Sets Themselves Wherefore Writings

Abundant Gives Grace Greater Haughty Humble Implied Lowly Ones Opposed Opposes Pride Proud Resisteth Resists Scripture Sets Themselves Wherefore Writings

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