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James 4:4-8
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4 Ye [a]adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore would be a friend of the world maketh himself an enemy of God. 5 Or think ye that the scripture [b]speaketh in vain? [c]Doth the spirit which [d]he made to dwell in us long unto envying? 6 But he giveth [e]more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, [f]God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. 7 Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

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  1. James 4:4 That is, who break your marriage vow to God.
  2. James 4:5 Or, saith in vain,
  3. James 4:5 Or, The Spirit which he made to dwell in us he yearneth for even unto jealous envy. Compare Jer. 3:14; Hos. 2:19f. Or, That Spirit which he made to dwell in us yearneth for us even unto jealous envy.
  4. James 4:5 Some ancient authorities read dwelleth in us.
  5. James 4:6 Greek a greater grace.
  6. James 4:6 Prov. 3:34.
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