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James 4:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 4:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 4 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Draw near (engisate, ἐγγίσατε) to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse hands, you sinners, and purify hearts, you double-minded. Repentance involves external actions and internal motives.Reformed spirituality blends priestly imagery with gospel access: through Christ we approach God, yet must cleanse through confession and obedience.
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Cross-References for James 4:8
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“to all who call on him in truth.”
“having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience”
“and have not kept them. Return to me”
“' says Yahweh of Armies”
“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found”
“and said to him”
“wash your heart from wickedness”
“and let us return unto the LORD; For He hath torn”
“and you shall be clean: from all your filthiness”
“you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.”