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Bible verse
James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
What it means
There is a battle for your heart, but the outcome is already settled in Christ. This verse gives the order of victory: first surrender to God, then stand against the enemy. When you belong to Jesus and yield to Him, the tempter loses his grip, and Scripture promises he will flee. You do not fight alone or from weakness; you fight from the finished work of the cross. Draw near to God, humble yourself under His care, and watch the darkness retreat before the Savior who has already won.
James 4:7 at a glance
| Reference | James 4:7 |
|---|---|
| Book | James |
| Chapter to read it in | James 4 |
| Topic | temptation |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 1 Peter 5:8-9
- Ephesians 4:27
- Ephesians 6:11-12
- 1 Peter 5:6
- Luke 4:2-13
- Matthew 4:3-11
- Hebrews 12:9
- Romans 10:3
- Matthew 11:29
- 2 Chronicles 30:8
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find James 4:7?
It is in James, in James 4. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with James 4:7?
Readers most often set it beside 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 4:27, Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 Peter 5:6. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray James 4:7?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see James 4:7 and you know every person there by name. We bring you James 4:7, temptation. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of James 4 today, not only the one verse.
- Write James 4:7 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
