New International Version Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. New Living Translation So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. English Standard Version Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Berean Standard Bible Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Berean Literal Bible Therefore subject yourselves to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you⁺. King James Bible Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. New King James Version Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. New American Standard Bible Submit therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. NASB 1995 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. NASB 1977 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Legacy Standard Bible Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Amplified Bible So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you. Berean Annotated Bible Submit yourselves, then, to God {Theō}. Resist the devil {diabolō}, and he will flee from you⁺. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. American Standard Version Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Contemporary English Version Surrender to God! Resist the devil, and he will run from you. English Revised Version Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. GOD'S WORD® Translation So place yourselves under God's authority. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you. Good News Translation So then, submit yourselves to God. Resist the Devil, and he will run away from you. International Standard Version Therefore, submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you. NET Bible So submit to God. But resist the devil and he will flee from you. New Heart English Bible Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Webster's Bible Translation Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Weymouth New Testament Submit therefore to God: resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSubmit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. World English Bible Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBe subject, then, to God; stand up against the Devil, and he will flee from you; Berean Literal Bible Therefore subject yourselves to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you⁺. Young's Literal Translation be subject, then, to God; stand up against the devil, and he will flee from you; Smith's Literal Translation Be subjected therefore to God. Resist the accuser, and he will flee from you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe subject therefore to God, but resist the devil, and he will fly from you. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, be subject to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. New American Bible So submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. New Revised Standard Version Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSubmit yourselves therefore to God. Resist Satan, and he will flee from you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Submit therefore to God and stand against Satan, and he will flee from you. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSubmit yourselves, therefore, to God; resist the devil, and he will flee from you; Godbey New Testament Therefore draw nigh unto God; and resist the devil, and he will flee from you: Haweis New Testament Be in subjection then to God. Resist the devil, and he will fly from you. Mace New Testament Surrender therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Weymouth New Testament Submit therefore to God: resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Worrell New Testament Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Worsley New Testament Submit yourselves therefore to God: resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Drawing Near to God6But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.… Cross References Submit yourselves, then, to God. Hebrews 12:9 Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live? 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Luke 22:42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” Resist the devil, 1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. Matthew 4:10 “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” and he will flee from you. Matthew 4:11 Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him. Luke 4:13 When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time. 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. Romans 12:1-2 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. 1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 1 Timothy 6:11-12 But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. / Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses. Luke 4:8 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” Treasury of Scripture Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Submit. 1 Samuel 3:18 And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good. 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him. 2 Kings 1:13-15 And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight… Resist. Matthew 4:3-11 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread… Luke 4:2-13 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered… Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil. Jump to Previous Cause Devil Evil Flee Flight Resist Ruled Stand Subject Submit War YourselvesJump to Next Cause Devil Evil Flee Flight Resist Ruled Stand Subject Submit War YourselvesJames 4 1. We are to strive against covetousness;4. intemperance; 5. pride; 11. detraction and rash judgment of others; 13. and not to be boastful of our future plans. Submit yourselves, then, to God. God calls believers to yield willingly to His authority, setting aside self-rule in humble obedience. Such submission follows the truth that God gives grace to the humble and opposes the proud. It involves trusting His will above personal desires and ordering one’s life under His command. Heb 12:9 Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers… Resist the devil, Believers are to stand firmly against Satan’s temptations, lies, and accusations rather than giving place to sin. The devil is an active adversary who seeks to draw people away from God, but he is opposed through steadfast faith and obedience to God. 1Pe 5:9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith… and he will flee from you. Satan’s power is limited before those who remain under God’s authority. Christ has defeated the devil, and believers need not yield to his schemes. Firm resistance in faith forces the adversary to retreat. Mat 4:11 Then the devil left Him, and angels came… Persons / Places / Events 1. JamesThe author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. His letter is practical and addresses the conduct of believers. 2. God The supreme being to whom believers are called to submit. In the context of James, God is the source of wisdom and grace. 3. The Devil The adversary of believers, representing temptation and evil. James instructs believers to resist him. 4. The Early Church The audience of James's letter, consisting of Jewish Christians facing trials and temptations. 5. Temptation and Spiritual Warfare The broader context of James 4:7, where believers are encouraged to live righteously amidst challenges. Teaching Points Submission to GodTrue submission involves yielding our will to God's authority and guidance. It is an act of humility and trust in His sovereignty. Resisting the Devil Resistance requires active opposition to temptation and evil influences. It involves standing firm in faith and utilizing spiritual resources like prayer and Scripture. The Promise of Victory The assurance that the devil will flee when resisted is a promise of victory for believers who stand firm in their faith. The Role of Humility Humility is essential in submitting to God. Recognizing our dependence on Him is crucial for spiritual growth and victory over sin. Practical Steps for Resistance Engage in regular prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers to strengthen your ability to resist the devil. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of James 4:7?2. How can we practically "submit to God" in our daily lives? 3. What does it mean to "resist the devil" according to James 4:7? 4. How does Ephesians 6:11 relate to resisting the devil in James 4:7? 5. Why is submission to God essential before resisting the devil? 6. How can we encourage others to follow James 4:7 in their spiritual journey? 7. How does James 4:7 define the relationship between submission to God and resisting the devil? 8. What historical context influenced the message of James 4:7? 9. How does James 4:7 challenge modern Christian views on spiritual warfare? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from James 4? (7) Submit yourselves therefore to God. (But) resist the devil.--The hardest advice of all, to a man reliant on himself, is submission to any, more especially to the Unknown. But, as a correlative to this, the Apostle shows where pride may become a stimulant for good, viz., in contest with the Evil One. He will flee.--Or, he shall flee. "The Devil," says the strange old book called The Shepherd of Hermas, "can tight, but he cannot conquer; if, therefore, thou dost withstand him, he will flee from thee, beaten and ashamed." The text is another proof of the personality of Satan; no amount of figures of speech could otherwise interpret it. Verses 7-10. - Exhortation based on the preceding, quite in the style of a prophet of the Old Testament. Verse 7. - Read, but resist, etc. (ἀντίστητε δέ), א, A, B, Coptic, Vulgate. James 4:7 presents a threefold strategy for victorious Christian living: willingly place every part of life under God’s rule, actively stand against the devil’s advances, and trust that the enemy must retreat when confronted by believers operating under divine authority. Submission positions us under God’s protection; resistance draws on His strength; the devil’s flight confirms God’s faithfulness. Live daily in this rhythm, and experience the freedom and assurance God intends.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Submit yourselves,Ὑποτάγητε (Hypotagēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 5293: From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey. then, οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. to God. Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Resist ἀντίστητε (antistēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 436: To set against; I withstand, resist, oppose. From anti and histemi; to stand against, i.e. Oppose. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. devil, διαβόλῳ (diabolō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 1228: From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. he will flee φεύξεται (pheuxetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5343: To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish. from ἀφ’ (aph’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. you. ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Additonal Resources James 4:7 Blue Letter BibleJames 4:7 Bible Gateway James 4:7 Bible.com James 4:7 NIV |
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