James 4:15

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 4:15

BSB

Instead, you ought to say, "If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that."

AKJV

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

CPDV

For what is your life? It is a mist that appears for a brief time, and afterwards will vanish away. So what you ought to say is: "If the Lord wills," or, "If we live," we will do this or that.

ERV

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

NHEB

For you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will both live, and do this or that."

SMT

For you should say, If the Lord will, and we live, and should do this, or that.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 4:15

ForthatG473Preposition yeG5209oughttosayG3004Verb IfG1437ConjunctiontheLordG2962Noun Masculine willG2532ConjunctionweshallliveG2198Verb andG2532Conjunction doG4160Verb thisG5124 orG2228 thatG1565

Commentary for James 4:15

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

Overview of James 4:15

Summary

Submit plans to God's will and sovereignty

Event

Instructing proper attitude toward future

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD