Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

James 4:8 promises closeness with God if people draw near to Him—how can this be tested or verified scientifically or historically? Have you cleansed your hands, you sinners?

Come close to God and He will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. - What is the meaning of James 4:8?

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

Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.... Read verse in New International Version

James 4:8 KJV: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

4. Reflect on a time when you felt distant from God. What steps did you take, or could you take, to draw near to Him again? 5. How do the additional scriptures connected to James 4:8 enhance your understanding of this verse, and how can they guide your spiritual journey?

8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. 4 What causes fights and quarrels among you?

World English Bible Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Young's Literal Translation draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you; cleanse hands, ye sinners! and purify hearts, ye two-souled! James 4:8 Additional Translations ...