Jam 4:8 | TNotes | STEP | 4:8 Come close to God: This is the language of friendship (2:23 ) and loyalty (1:6-8 ). • Wash your hands ... purify your hearts: The language of ceremonial cleansing is applied to the inner purity of one’s intentions (cp. Mark 7:1-23 ).

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‏ James 4:8

4:8 ^a Come close to God: This is the language of friendship (2:23 ^b) and loyalty (1:6-8 ^c).

• Wash your hands ... purify your hearts: The language of ceremonial cleansing is applied to the inner purity of one’s intentions (cp. Mark 7:1-23 ^d).