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James 4:8

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Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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James 4:8 in other translations

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

James 4:8 · American Standard Version

James 4:8 in context

  1. 6But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
  2. 7Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
  3. 8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded.
  4. 9Lament, mourn, and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to gloom.
  5. 10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.