James 4:6

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 4:6

BSB

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

AKJV

But he gives more grace. Why he said, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

CPDV

But he gives a greater grace. Therefore he says: "God resists the arrogant, but he gives grace to the humble."

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And he gives greater grace. Wherefore he says, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 4:6

ButG1161ConjunctionhegivethG1325Verb moreG3187Adjective graceG5485Noun Feminine WhereforeG1352ConjunctionhesaithG3004Verb GodG2316Noun Masculine resistethG498VerbtheproudG5244Adjective butG1161Conjunction givethG1325Verb graceG5485Noun FeminineuntothehumbleG5011Adjective

Commentary for James 4:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 4:6

Summary

God resists proud but honors humble

Event

God's grace principle stated

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD