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James 4:4

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 4:4 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

James 4:4 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore wil..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

James 4:4 — KJV

“Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”

— James 4:4 (KJV)

James 4:4 in Context — About the Book of James

James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

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Cross-References for James 4:4

“As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.”

Shares key themes with James 4:4: know, world, god

“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”

Shares key themes with James 4:4: know, world, god

“And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.”

Shares key themes with James 4:4: know, god, therefore

“Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.”

Shares key themes with James 4:4: know, god, therefore

“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”

Shares key themes with James 4:4: know, god, therefore

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey