James
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7
James 4:7 (KJV) speaks to surrender to God, spiritual warfare, and resisting temptation — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
Ephesians 6:16“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”
1 Samuel 15:22“And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,”
Deuteronomy 10:12“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Joshua 22:5“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
Matthew 22:37“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
Luke 9:23
Common questions
What does James 4:7 mean?
In the King James Version, James 4:7 reads: "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." The verse speaks to surrender to God, spiritual warfare, and resisting temptation. 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 4:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." is James 4:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to James 4:7?
Verses that sit beside James 4:7 include Ephesians 6:16, 1 Samuel 15:22, and Deuteronomy 10:12. Reading them alongside James 4:7 deepens the theme of surrender to God.
How can I pray with James 4:7?
Read James 4:7 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.