James
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
James 4:10
James 4:10 (KJV) speaks to humility, surrender to God, and God's grace — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”
1 Peter 5:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
James 4:6“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5:5“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Luke 18:14“And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.”
Mark 9:35
Common questions
What does James 4:10 mean?
In the King James Version, James 4:10 reads: "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." The verse speaks to humility, surrender to God, and God's grace. To read it well, take it in the flow of James 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is James 4:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." is James 4:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to James 4:10?
Verses that sit beside James 4:10 include 1 Peter 5:6, James 4:6, and 1 Peter 5:5. Reading them alongside James 4:10 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with James 4:10?
Read James 4:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.