James
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
James 4:8
James 4:8 (KJV) speaks to seeking God, intimacy with God, and God's presence — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”
Psalms 63:1“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Revelation 3:20“Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.”
Psalms 105:4“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.”
Psalms 42:1“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.”
Psalms 27:8“And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.”
Genesis 5:24
Common questions
What does James 4:8 mean?
In the King James Version, James 4:8 reads: "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." The verse speaks to seeking God, intimacy with God, and God's presence. 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 4:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." is James 4:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to James 4:8?
Verses that sit beside James 4:8 include Psalms 63:1, Revelation 3:20, and Psalms 105:4. Reading them alongside James 4:8 deepens the theme of seeking God.
How can I pray with James 4:8?
Read James 4:8 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.