James 4:7

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

So, you should submit yourselves to God, but oppose the devil, and he will flee from you.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:27

And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin].

1 Peter 5:6

Therefore, be humble [in your actions] before God’s powerful authority, so that you may be exalted [by Him] at the proper time.

Hebrews 12:9

Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us and we respected them [for it]; should we not much rather submit to the Father of our spirits [i.e., God], so we can live [spiritually]?

Romans 10:3

For they did not know about God’s way of making people right with Himself, so they attempted to establish their own way. In doing this they did not submit to God’s way for being made right with Him.

Matthew 11:29

Accept my reins [on your life], and learn about me, because I am gentle and humble, and [in my service] you will experience rest in your spirits.

Ephesians 5:21

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

1 Peter 2:13

Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord’s sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,

Romans 14:11

For it is written [Isa. 45:23], “As surely as I am the living God, says the Lord, everyone’s knee will bow before me, and everyone’s mouth will confess to [or, praise] God.”

Acts 26:19

“As a result of this, O King, I did not disobey [the mandate of] this vision from heaven

Acts 9:6

but get up, and enter the city [of Damascus] and [there] you will be told what you must do.”

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that you can withstand [the devil, See verse 11] when the evil day comes. And, after you have done everything you can, still remain standing firm [in the faith].