James 4:12

There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 4:12

BSB

There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

AKJV

There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who are you that judge another?

CPDV

There is one lawgiver and one judge. He is able to destroy, and he is able to set free.

ERV

One only is the lawgiver and judge, even he who is able to save and to destroy: but who art thou that judgest thy neighbour?

NHEB

Only one is the lawgiver and judge, who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

SMT

There is one legislator, able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 4:12

ThereisG2076Verb oneG1520 lawgiverG3550Noun Masculine whoG3588isableG1410VerbtosaveG4982Verb andG2532ConjunctiontodestroyG622Verb whoG5101 artG1488Verb thouG4771 thatG3739 judgestG2919Verb anotherG2087Adjective

Commentary for James 4:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of James 4:12

Summary

Only God has authority to condemn others

Event

Warning against judging others

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD