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James 4:17

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

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

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

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

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James 4:17 in every translation

KJV King James Version
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
WEB World English Bible
To him therefore who knows to do good and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
ASV American Standard Version
To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
to him, then, knowing to do good, and not doing, sin it is to him.
DBY Darby Translation
To him therefore who knows how to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.
WBS Webster Bible
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.