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James 4:8

James chapter 4 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

Context

v.7Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

v.8This passage

v.9Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 24:4

    He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, And hath not sworn deceitfully.

  • Isaiah 55:6

    Seek ye Jehovah while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near:

  • Psalms 145:18

    Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.

  • Isaiah 1:15

    And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

  • Psalms 26:6

    I will wash my hands in innocency: So will I compass thine altar, O Jehovah;

  • Acts 15:9

    and he made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.