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James 4:7

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

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

To the will of God, with respect to worldly things, and be content with such things as are enjoyed, and be satisfied with the portion that is allotted; it is right and best for the people of God to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Submit yourselves therefore to God - That is, in his arrangements for obtaining his favor. Yield to what he has judged necessary for your welfare in the life that is, and your salvation in the life to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Submit - to God - Continue to bow to all his decisions, and to all his dispensations.

Resist the devil - He cannot conquer you if you continue to resist. Strong as he is, God never permits him to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

James 4:1-10

The former chapter speaks of envying one another, as the great spring of strifes and contentions; this chapter speaks of a lust after worldly things, and a setting too great a value upon worldly…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Submit yourselves therefore to God The forms of the Greek verbs express a somewhat sharper antithesis than the English. God setteth himself against the proud, therefore, set yourselves as under…