James 2:10

For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 2:10

BSB

Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

AKJV

For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

CPDV

Now whoever has observed the whole law, yet who offends in one matter, has become guilty of all.

ERV

For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is become guilty of all.

NHEB

For whoever keeps the whole law, and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.

SMT

For whoever shall keep the whole law, and stumble in one, has become bound of all.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 2:10

ForG1063Conjunction whosoeverG3748shallkeepG5083VerbthewholeG3650Adjective lawG3551Noun MasculineandyetG1161Conjunction offendG4417Verb inG1722Preposition oneG1520pointheisG1096Verb guiltyG1777AdjectiveofallG3956Adjective

Commentary for James 2:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 2:10

Summary

Single transgression violates entire moral code

Event

Explaining integral nature of obligation

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD