New Testament · SCRIPTURE
James 4:17
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
King James Version
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
World English Bible
To him therefore who knows to do good and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.
American Standard Version
To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
Berean Literal Bible
Therefore to the [one] knowing to do good, and not doing [it], to him it is sin.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
James 4
15 Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”
16 As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.
17 Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
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