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James 4:17

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
James 4:17 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • The man who has knowledge of how to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

    BBE

  • To him therefore who knows how to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.

    DBY

  • To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn't do it, to him it is sin.

    WEB

  • to him, then, knowing to do good, and not doing, sin it is to him.

    YLT

  • Therefore to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

    BSB

In context

15For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

16But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

17Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

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