“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.' — the citation from Proverbs 3:34 establishes that God's grace (charis) works in opposition to pride. The 'more grace' suggests that grace is God's inexhaustible response, always exceeding what is needed. The principle is sharp: antitassō (opposes/sets himself against) the proud (hyperēphanoi) while charis (grace) goes to the tapeinoi (humble). God's opposition and favor divide along the line of humility.
Church Fathers on James 4:6
Seeing, therefore, that we are the portion of the Holy One, let us do all those things which pertain to holiness, avoiding all evil-speaking, all abominable and impure embraces, together with all drunkenness, seeking after change, all abominable lusts, detestable adultery, and execrable pride. For God, [says the Scripture], resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Let us cleave, then, to those to whom grace has been given by God. Let us clothe ourselves with concord…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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