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James 4:6 — King James Version← Study notes

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.


James 4:6Greek Interlinear

Greek · James 4:614 words
GreekMeaning
μείζοναmeizona
GreateradjectiveG3173
δὲde
howeverwordG1161
δίδωσινdidōsin
He givesverbG1325
χάρινcharin
gracenounG5485
διὸdio
ThereforewordG1352
λέγειlegei
it saysverbG3004
Ho
thearticleG3588
θεὸςtheos
GodnounG2316
ὑπερηφάνοιςhyperēphanois
the proudadjectiveG5244
ἀντιτάσσεταιantitassetai
opposesverbG498
ταπεινοῖςtapeinois
to the humbleadjectiveG5011
δὲde
howeverwordG1161
δίδωσινdidōsin
givesverbG1325
χάρινcharin
gracenounG5485
Greek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.

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…

Clement of Rome · 1st century · First Epistle to the Corinthians, 30
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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