en_tn_lite_do_not_use/jas/04/06.md

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"