James 4:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
Do all of you think that the scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us lusts to envy?
James 4:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?
James 4:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
James 4:5 (BSB)
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What does James 4:5 say?
James 4:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Do all of you think that the scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us lusts to envy?"
Where is James 4:5 found in the Bible?
James 4:5 is verse 5 of chapter 4 of the book of James, in the New Testament. James has 5 chapters.
Which translations of James 4:5 can I read here?
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