James 4:7

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Surrender to God! Resist the devil, and he will run from you.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:27

and don't give the devil a chance.

1 Peter 5:6

Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes.

Hebrews 12:9

Our earthly fathers correct us, and we still respect them. Isn't it even better to be given true life by letting our spiritual Father correct us?

Romans 10:3

what makes people acceptable to him. So they refuse to trust God, and they try to be acceptable by obeying the Law.

Psalm 66:3

Say to God, “Everything you do is fearsome, and your mighty power makes your enemies come crawling.

Job 1:21

and said: “We bring nothing at birth; we take nothing with us at death. The Lord alone gives and takes. Praise the name of the Lord!”

2 Chronicles 30:8

Don't be stubborn like your ancestors. Decide now to obey the Lord our God! Come to Jerusalem and worship him in the temple that will belong to him forever. Then he will stop being angry,

Matthew 11:29

Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.

Ephesians 5:21

Honor Christ and put others first.

1 Peter 2:13

The Lord wants you to obey all human authorities, especially the Emperor, who rules over everyone.

2 Samuel 15:26

But if he says he isn't pleased with me, then let him do what he knows is best.

Daniel 4:25

that you will be forced to live with the wild animals, far away from humans. You will eat grass like a wild animal and live outdoors for seven years, until you learn that God Most High controls all earthly kingdoms and chooses their rulers.

Psalm 68:30

Punish that animal that lives in the swamp! Punish that nation whose leaders and people are like wild bulls. Make them come crawling with gifts of silver. Scatter those nations that enjoy making war.

1 Samuel 3:18

Samuel told Eli everything. Then Eli said, “He is the Lord, and he will do what's right.”

Jeremiah 13:18

The Lord told me to tell you that your king and his mother must surrender their thrones and remove their crowns.

Romans 14:11

In the Scriptures God says, “I swear by my very life that everyone will kneel down and praise my name!”

Acts 26:19

King Agrippa, I obeyed this vision from heaven.

Acts 9:6

Now get up and go into the city, where you will be told what to do.”

Daniel 4:32

You will be forced to live with the wild animals, away from people. For seven years you will eat grass, as though you were an ox, until you learn that God Most High is in control of all earthly kingdoms and that he is the one who chooses their rulers.

Ephesians 6:13

So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.