James 4:10
James 4:10 in Multiple Translations
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.
Make yourselves low in the eyes of the Lord and you will be lifted up by him.
Be humble before the Lord and he will lift you up.
Cast downe your selues before the Lord, and he will lift you vp.
be made low before the Lord, and He shall exalt you.
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Be humbled in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and as a result he will honor you.
Tell God that you are sorry. Tell him that you know that you are weak, and that you are not important. If you do that, he will tell you that you are important, and he will make you strong.
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Greek Word Reference — James 4:10
Study Notes — James 4:10
- Context
- Cross References
- James 4:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on James 4:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on James 4:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on James 4:10
- Trapp's Commentary on James 4:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on James 4:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on James 4:10
- Cambridge Bible on James 4:10
- Barnes' Notes on James 4:10
- Whedon's Commentary on James 4:10
- Sermons on James 4:10
Context — Drawing Near to God
10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
11Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it. 12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 147:6 | The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. |
| 2 | Matthew 23:12 | For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. |
| 3 | 1 Peter 5:6 | Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. |
| 4 | Luke 14:11 | For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” |
| 5 | James 4:6–7 | But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. |
| 6 | Job 22:29 | When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. |
| 7 | Psalms 113:7 | He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump |
| 8 | Luke 1:52 | He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 2:9 | He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. |
| 10 | Luke 18:14 | I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” |
James 4:10 Summary
[James 4:10 tells us that if we humble ourselves before the Lord, He will exalt us. This means that when we recognize our own sinfulness and limitations, and submit to God's will and authority, He will lift us up and give us a new perspective and purpose. As seen in Proverbs 22:4, the reward of humility is riches, honor, and life. By humbling ourselves before the Lord, we can experience a deeper sense of freedom, joy, and fulfillment, as seen in John 8:32, where Jesus teaches that the truth will set us free.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to humble oneself before the Lord?
To humble oneself before the Lord means to recognize our own sinfulness and limitations, and to submit to His will and authority, as seen in James 4:10 and also in 1 Peter 5:6, where it says to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand.
Does humbling oneself before the Lord guarantee exaltation?
While James 4:10 promises that God will exalt the humble, this exaltation may not always be in the way we expect or desire, as seen in Matthew 23:12, where Jesus teaches that those who humble themselves will be exalted, but in God's timing and way.
How can I practically humble myself before the Lord?
Practically humbling oneself before the Lord can involve acknowledging and repenting of sin, as seen in 1 John 1:9, and also involves submitting to God's Word and will, as seen in Romans 12:2, where we are called to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
Is humbling oneself before the Lord a one-time action or a continuous process?
Humbling oneself before the Lord is a continuous process, as seen in 2 Corinthians 3:18, where we are called to continually be transformed into the image of Christ, and also in Psalm 51:17, where David acknowledges that a broken and contrite heart is what God desires.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to humble myself before the Lord, and what steps can I take to do so?
- How has God exalted me in the past when I have humbled myself before Him, and what can I learn from those experiences?
- What are some common obstacles or challenges that can prevent me from humbling myself before the Lord, and how can I overcome them?
- In what ways can I reflect the humility of Christ, as seen in Philippians 2:5-8, in my daily life and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on James 4:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on James 4:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on James 4:10
Trapp's Commentary on James 4:10
Ellicott's Commentary on James 4:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on James 4:10
Cambridge Bible on James 4:10
Barnes' Notes on James 4:10
Whedon's Commentary on James 4:10
Sermons on James 4:10
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Reading From the Beatitudes by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the profound blessings found in the Beatitudes, particularly focusing on the comfort promised to those who mourn and the meek. He explains that mourning signi |
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And They Crucified Him by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the need for Christians to embrace the suffering and humility exemplified by the early church in the book of Acts. It challenges believers to confront the av |
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2006 Heart-Cry - Question Answer Panel by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the current state of preaching in evangelicalism, stating that the gospel being preached is not the true gospel. He argues that the message |
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The Way of Cain by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God's defense rather than trying to defend oneself. He refers to the story of Moses and the rebellion of Korah, |
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The Power of Weeping by Michael Youssef | In this sermon, the speaker expresses deep concern and lament over the current condition of the Church of Jesus Christ. He urges the audience not to dismiss his words as judgmental |
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"Ye Shall Be as gods." That Was Not Christ’s Ambition by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of humbling oneself before God. They share a story about a woman who found joy in doing the dishes because she saw it as an op |
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Yielding by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, Dr. Alan Redpath discusses the story of David in 1 Chronicles 21. David realizes that his sin has caused innocent people to suffer, and he falls on his face before |







