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.

King James Version

World English Bible (WEB)

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

What this verse means

The direction of closeness with God is a promise: draw near to Him, and He draws near to you.

Lord, I take one step toward You today. Meet me, as You said You would.

6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

9Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.

10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:”

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”

“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”