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That is why Scripture says: &#8220God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/james/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/esv/james/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/bsb/james/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/blb/james/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But He gives greater grace. Therefore it says: "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." <a href="/kjv/james/4.htm">King James Bible</a> But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. <a href="/nkjv/james/4.htm">New King James Version</a> But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/nasb_/james/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.” <a href="/nasb/james/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, &#8220GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/james/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.” <a href="/lsb/james/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.” <a href="/amp/james/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD and HAUGHTY, BUT [continually] GIVES [the gift of] GRACE TO THE HUMBLE [who turn away from self-righteousness].” <a href="/csb/james/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But he gives greater grace. Therefore he says: God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/hcsb/james/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But He gives greater grace. Therefore He says: God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/asv/james/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. <a href="/cev/james/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, "God opposes everyone who is proud, but he blesses all who are humble with undeserved grace." <a href="/erv/james/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. <a href="/gwt/james/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But God shows us even more kindness. Scripture says, "God opposes arrogant people, but he is kind to humble people." <a href="/gnt/james/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the grace that God gives is even stronger. As the scripture says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." <a href="/isv/james/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> But he gives all the more grace. And so he says, "God opposes the arrogant but gives grace to the humble." <a href="/msb/james/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: ?God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.? <a href="/net/james/4.htm">NET Bible</a> But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble." <a href="/nheb/james/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/wbt/james/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. <a href="/wey/james/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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." <a href="/web/james/4.htm">World English Bible</a> But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/james/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but [God] gives greater grace, for this reason it says, “God sets Himself up against proud ones, and He gives grace to lowly ones.” <a href="/blb/james/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But He gives greater grace. Therefore it says: "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." <a href="/ylt/james/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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?' <a href="/slt/james/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he gives greater grace. Wherefore he says, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/james/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he giveth greater grace. Wherefore he saith: God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. <a href="/cpdv/james/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he gives a greater grace. Therefore he says: “God resists the arrogant, but he gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/nabre/james/4.htm">New American Bible</a> But he bestows a greater grace; therefore, it says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/nrsvce/james/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But he gives all the more grace; therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/james/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But our LORD has given us abundant grace. Therefore he said, God humbles the proud, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But our Lord gives us more grace; therefore, he said, “God humbles the proud and he gives grace to the humble.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/james/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But he gives more grace. "Wherefore he says: God sets himself against the proud, but gives grace to the lowly. <a href="/godbey/james/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and he gives more grace. Therefore he says, God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble. <a href="/haweis/james/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But he giveth mightier grace. Wherefore he saith, ?God sets himself against the proud, but giveth grace to the lowly.?<RX 20.3.34><CM> <a href="/mace/james/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> on the contrary, he heaps his favours upon you, wherefore 'tis said, "God defeats the proud, but is gracious to the humble." <a href="/wey/james/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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." <a href="/worrell/james/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But He giveth more grace Wherefore, the Scripture says, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble." <a href="/worsley/james/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> No, He giveth more grace: wherefore it is said, God resisteth the proud, but sheweth favor to the humble. <a href="/parallel/james/4-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=692" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/james/4.htm">Warning against Pride</a> …5Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy? 6<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didōsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">He gives us</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: meizona (Adj-AFS-C) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">more</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace.</a> <a href="/greek/1352.htm" title="1352: dio (Conj) -- Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.">This is why</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">it says:</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/498.htm" title="498: antitassetai (V-PIM-3S) -- From anti and the middle voice of tasso; to range oneself against, i.e. Oppose.">opposes</a> <a href="/greek/5244.htm" title="5244: hyperēphanois (Adj-DMP) -- Proud, arrogant, disdainful. From huper and phaino; appearing above others, i.e. haughty.">the proud,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didōsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">gives</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/5011.htm" title="5011: tapeinois (Adj-DMP) -- Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated.">to the humble.”</a> 7Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a> He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a> For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. <a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a> For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a> I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. <a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a> Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. <a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Psalm 138:6</a> Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. <a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a> A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. <a href="/job/22-29.htm">Job 22:29</a> When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a> But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a> So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a> For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a> Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But he gives more grace. Why he said, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.God.<a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Exodus 10:3,4</a> And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me… <a href="/exodus/15-9.htm">Exodus 15:9,10</a> The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them… <a href="/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.giveth grace.<a href="/2_chronicles/32-26.htm">2 Chronicles 32:26</a> Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah.<a href="/2_chronicles/33-12.htm">2 Chronicles 33:12,19,23</a> And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, … <a href="/2_chronicles/34-27.htm">2 Chronicles 34:27</a> Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/1-14.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/james/2-12.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/james/1-11.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/james/3-1.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/james/1-21.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Implied</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Lowly</a> <a href="/james/2-7.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-15.htm">Opposed</a> <a href="/titus/2-8.htm">Opposes</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Resisteth</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Resists</a> <a href="/james/4-5.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/james/3-6.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/james/2-7.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/james/1-21.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/james/4-5.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/james/4-10.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Implied</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Lowly</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Opposed</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Opposes</a> <a href="/james/4-16.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Resisteth</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Resists</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-16.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">James 4</div>1. <a href="/james/4-1.htm">We are to strive against covetousness;</a> 4. <a href="/james/4-4.htm">intemperance;</a> 5. <a href="/james/4-5.htm">pride;</a> 11. <a href="/james/4-11.htm">detraction and rash judgment of others;</a> 13. <a href="/james/4-13.htm">and not to be boastful of our future plans.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/james/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But He gives us more grace. This phrase emphasizes the abundant and ongoing nature of God's grace. In the context of <a href="/james/4.htm">James 4</a>, the audience is being warned against worldliness and pride. The "more grace" suggests that despite human failings, God provides sufficient grace to overcome sin and live a life pleasing to Him. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of grace, as seen in passages like <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which highlights salvation as a gift from God, not a result of works. The concept of grace is central to the New Testament, underscoring God's unmerited favor towards humanity.This is why it says: This introduction to the quotation indicates that the following statement is a well-known truth or principle, likely derived from the Old Testament. James often draws from Jewish wisdom literature and teachings, reflecting his audience's familiarity with these texts. This phrase serves as a bridge, connecting the teaching of grace with the scriptural authority that follows.“God opposes the proud, This part of the verse reflects a consistent biblical theme where pride is seen as a significant barrier to a relationship with God. <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a>, which is likely being referenced here, states that God mocks the proud but shows favor to the humble. Pride is often associated with self-reliance and a lack of acknowledgment of God's sovereignty, as seen in the fall of Lucifer (<a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a>) and the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a>). The opposition of God to the proud is a warning that pride leads to downfall and separation from God.but gives grace to the humble.” Humility is presented as the key to receiving God's grace. This principle is echoed throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a>, where Jesus blesses the "poor in spirit," and in <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a>, which also quotes <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a>. Humility involves recognizing one's dependence on God and submitting to His will, which is essential for spiritual growth and maturity. The ultimate example of humility is found in Jesus Christ, who, though being in the form of God, humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>). This humility is the pathway to exaltation and favor with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a> The author of the epistle, traditionally understood to be James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. His letter addresses practical Christian living and spiritual maturity. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, who is described as the giver of grace and the one who opposes pride. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_proud.htm">The Proud</a> Those who are self-reliant and self-exalting, whom God opposes according to this scripture. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_humble.htm">The Humble</a> Individuals who recognize their need for God and submit to His will, to whom God gives grace. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The context in which James wrote, dealing with issues of division, worldliness, and the need for humility among believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_grace.htm">Understanding Grace</a> God's grace is abundant and available, but it requires a posture of humility to receive it. Recognize that grace is not earned but given to those who acknowledge their need for God. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Pride sets us against God. It is essential to identify areas of pride in our lives and seek God's help to cultivate humility. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a> Humility is not weakness but strength under control. It involves submitting to God's will and serving others selflessly. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_community.htm">Living in Community</a> Humility fosters unity and peace within the church. Encourage one another to live humbly and serve each other in love. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ.htm">Reflecting Christ</a> Jesus is the ultimate example of humility. Strive to emulate His attitude and actions in daily life.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) But he giveth more grace--i.e., because of this very presence of the Holy Ghost within us. He, as the author and conveyer of all good gifts, in their mystic seven-fold order (<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm" title="And the spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;">Isaiah 11:2</a>) adds to the wasted treasure, and so aids the weakest in his strife with sin, resisting the proud, lest he be led to destruction (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm" title="Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.">Proverbs 16:18</a>), and helping the humble, lest he be "wearied and faint in his mind" (<a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm" title="For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.">Hebrews 12:3</a>).God resisteth the proud . . .--Excepting "God," instead of "Lord," this is an exact quotation from the LXX. version of <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm" title="Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly.">Proverbs 3:34</a>, which reads in our Bibles, "Surely He scorneth the scorners, but He giveth grace unto the lowly." It is again brought forward by St. Peter (<a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm" title="Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.">1Peter 5:5</a>), and seems to have been a common saying--"a maxim of the wise that had become, as it were, a law of life." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - God resisteth the proud. The connection of this with ver. 4 is very close, and is favorable to the view taken above as to the meaning of the first clause of ver. 5, as the words appear to be cited in support of the statement that whosoever would be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. The quotation is from <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a>, LXX., Κύριος ὑπερηφάνοις ἀντιτάσσεται, ταπεινοῖς δὲ δίδωσι χάριν. St. James's version agrees with this exactly, except that it has ὁ Θεὸς instead of Κύριος (the Hebrew has simply "he," ran). The passage is also quoted in precisely the same form by St. Peter (<a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a>), and with Θεὸς instead of ὁ Θεός by St. Clement of Rome. In St. Peter the quotation is followed by the injunction, "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God .... Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom withstand (ω΅ι ἀντίστητε) steadfast in the faith." There is clearly a connection between this passage and the one before us in St. James, which proceeds, "Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil (ἀντίστητε δὲ τῷ διαβόλῳ), and he will flee from you." This passage, it will be felt, is the simpler, and therefore, probably, the earlier of the two (cf. <a href="/james/1-3.htm">James 1:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/james/4-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. He gives [us] δίδωσιν (didōsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. more μείζονα (meizona) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. grace. χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. This is why διὸ (dio) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. it says: λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. opposes ἀντιτάσσεται (antitassetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_498.htm">Strong's 498: </a> From anti and the middle voice of tasso; to range oneself against, i.e. Oppose. [the] proud, ὑπερηφάνοις (hyperēphanois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5244.htm">Strong's 5244: </a> Proud, arrogant, disdainful. From huper and phaino; appearing above others, i.e. haughty. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. gives δίδωσιν (didōsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. grace χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. to [the] humble.” ταπεινοῖς (tapeinois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5011.htm">Strong's 5011: </a> Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">NT Letters: James 4:6 But he gives more grace (Ja Jas. 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