James 4:5 - King James Bible with Strong Numbers

G2228   G1380 Do ye think [G5719]   G3754 that G1124 the scripture G3004 saith [G5719]   G2761 in vain G4151 , The spirit G3739 that G2730 dwelleth [G5656]   G1722 in G2254 us G1971 lusteth [G5719]   G4314 to G5355 envy?

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Or do you suppose that the Scripture is speaking to no purpose that says, The Spirit Whom He has caused to dwell in us yearns over us and He yearns for the Spirit [to be welcome] with a jealous love? [Jer. 3:14; Hos. 2:19ff.]

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American Standard Version (1901)

Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?

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Common English Bible

Or do you suppose that scripture is meaningless? Doesn’t God long for our faithfulness in the life he has given to us?

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Catholic Public Domain Version

Or do you think that Scripture says in vain: "The spirit which lives within you desires unto envy?"

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