## But God gives even more grace ##

How this phrase relates to 4:5 can be made explicit: "But, even though our spirits may desire what we cannot have, God gives us even more grace, if we will humble ourselves." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

## God resists ##

"God opposes"

## the proud ##

"proud people"

## the humble ##

"humble people."

## Therefore ##

"Because of this"

## subject yourself to God ##

"submit yourself to God." This could also be translated as "obey God."

## yourself…you ##

Here these pronouns are plural and refer to James' audience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## resist the devil ##

"oppose the devil." This could also be translated as "do not do what the devil wants."

## he will flee ##

"the devil will run away"