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Or do you suppose that the scripture speaks to no purpose? Does the spirit that God caused to dwell[a] in us desire envy?(A) But God gives all the more grace; therefore it says,

“God opposes the proud
    but gives grace to the humble.”(B)

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.(C)

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  1. 4.5 Other ancient authorities read the spirit that dwells