James 4:6

Verse 6 But he giveth more grace.

To reach a proper solution two questions may be propounded. Who is it that gives? To whom or on whom is the gift bestowed? Both these questions are pertinent, and when properly answered will go far in determining the meaning of language that is so manifestly elliptical. Let us present the matter to the eye as well as to the mind: thus:

Question 1. Who giveth more grace ?

Answer. God.

Q. 2. To whom does God give more Grace ?

A. To us, his children under the Christian system.

Q. 3. Does God give grace merely ?

A. No. He gives more grace, superior grace.

While in the Jews' religion grace was given, under Christ more grace is given, a greater degree of grace, or at least a superior grace. The covenant is better, the teachings are better. More light is bestowed. Hence we reach the heathen by a different method than the one you adopt. This, I think, is the idea. It appears to be the correct thought, and is so advanced by the Syriac version.

Wherefore he said, God resisteth the proud.

This is a quotation from Proverb in 34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners, but he giveth grace unto the lowly." Resisteth in that their schemes result in failures, and to the humble he accords gracious aid, for the humble are always found in the line of that duty which they owe unto God.