James 4:10
James · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”James 4:10
What Does James 4:10 Mean?
James 4:10 is found in the book of James, chapter 4, verse 10 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 4:10 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 5:6“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”Psalms 147:6“The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.”Matthew 23:12“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”Proverbs 22:4“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”Luke 14:11“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”Job 22:29“When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.”Luke 1:52“He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.”Psalms 113:7“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;”1 Samuel 2:9“He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.”Psalms 30:1“I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.”Luke 18:14“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”Matthew 18:4“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”Psalms 27:6“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”Psalms 28:9“Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.”1 Samuel 2:7“The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.”Proverbs 15:33“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”Deuteronomy 8:2“And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.”Proverbs 6:3“Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.”Exodus 10:3“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”
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