James 4:17

James chapter 4 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

Context

v.16But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.

v.17This passage

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 2:17

    But if thou bearest the name of a Jew, and restest upon the law, and gloriest in God,

  • John 13:17

    If ye know these things, blessed are ye if ye do them.

  • John 15:22

    If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin.

  • Romans 1:32

    who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they that practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them.

  • Luke 12:47

    And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

  • John 9:41

    Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye would have no sin: but now ye say, We see: your sin remaineth.