James 4:8 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

James 4:8 in 6 Bible Translations

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James 4:8 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

James 4:8 — World English Bible

James 4:8 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.”

James 4:8 — American Standard Version

James 4:8 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you; cleanse hands, ye sinners! and purify hearts, ye two-souled!”

James 4:8 — Young's Literal Translation

James 4:8 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse [your] hands, sinners, and purify [your] hearts, ye double-minded.”

James 4:8 — Darby Translation

James 4:8 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Drawe neere to God, and he will drawe neere to you. Clense your handes, ye sinners, and purge your hearts, ye double minded.”

James 4:8 — Geneva Bible

James 4:8 in Context — James 4

6 Mas él da mayor gracia. Por esto dice: Dios resiste á los soberbios, y da gracia á los humildes.

7 Someteos pues á Dios; resistid al diablo, y de vosotros huirá.

8 Allegaos á Dios, y él se allegará á vosotros. Pecadores, limpiad las manos; y vosotros de doblado ánimo, purificad los corazones.

9 Afligíos, y lamentad, y llorad. Vuestra risa se convierta en lloro, y vuestro gozo en tristeza.

10 Humillaos delante del Señor, y él os ensalzará.

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What Does James 4:8 Mean?

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