James 4:17

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 4:17

BSB
Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
AKJV
Therefore to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.
CPDV
Therefore, he who knows that he ought to do a good thing, and does not do it, for him it is a sin.
ERV
To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
NHEB
To him therefore who knows to do good, and does not do it, to him it is sin.
SMT
Therefore to him knowing to do good, and not doing, to him it is sin.

Commentary for James 4:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of James 4:17
Summary
Knowing good but refusing is sinful
Event
Defining sin of omission
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching