James 4:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Submit - to God - Continue to bow to all his decisions, and to all his dispensations.

Resist the devil - He cannot conquer you if you continue to resist. Strong as he is, God never permits him to conquer the man who continues to resist him; he cannot force the human will. He who, in the terrible name of Jesus, opposes even the devil himself, is sure to have a speedy and glorious conquest. He flees from that name, and from his conquering blood.

James 4:7

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