James
King James Version (KJV)
James 2:10
“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”
King James Version (KJV)
James 2:10 Context
7Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? 8If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: 9But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. 10For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 11For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. 12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. 13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
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Other Translations
For whosoeuer shall keepe the whole Law, & yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one {point,} he has become guilty of all.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one `point', he is become guilty of all.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For anyone who keeps all the law, but makes a slip in one point, is judged to have gone against it all.
- Basic English Bible
For whoever shall keep the whole law and shall offend in one [point], he has come under the guilt of [breaking] all.
- Darby Bible
For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
- Webster's Bible
A man who has kept the Law as a whole, but has failed to keep some one command, has become guilty of violating all.
- Weymouth Bible
For whoever keeps the whole law, and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.
- World English Bible
And who euere kepith al the lawe, but offendith in oon, he is maad gilti of alle.
- Wycliffe Bible
for whoever the whole law shall keep, and shall stumble in one [point], he hath become guilty of all;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one {point,} he has become guilty of all.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one `point', he is become guilty of all.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For anyone who keeps all the law, but makes a slip in one point, is judged to have gone against it all.
- Basic English Bible
For whoever shall keep the whole law and shall offend in one [point], he has come under the guilt of [breaking] all.
- Darby Bible
For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
- Webster's Bible
A man who has kept the Law as a whole, but has failed to keep some one command, has become guilty of violating all.
- Weymouth Bible
For whoever keeps the whole law, and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.
- World English Bible
And who euere kepith al the lawe, but offendith in oon, he is maad gilti of alle.
- Wycliffe Bible
for whoever the whole law shall keep, and shall stumble in one [point], he hath become guilty of all;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for James 2:10
2:10 Whosoever keepeth the whole law, except in one point, he is guilty of all - Is as liable to condemnation as if he had offended in every point.
People's Bible Notes for James 2:10
Jas 2:10 Whoever shall keep the whole law. If the law is broken by "respect of persons", the whole law is broken. Yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all. He who willfully breaks one command is a law breaker and is guilty before the law.
Discussion for James 2
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3 weeks AgoJimFaith is action, not just talk but walk also, the Christian life is not fake or phony. a person can fool other people but you can not fool the All Mighty God.Flag
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1 month AgoA discipleTamar; Faith without works, action, a conduct and course in life reflecting the word and grace put in the heart by God; faith without works is like a dead corpse. It is the spirit that animates the body with life; and so the body functions and continually works to maintain and support its life, but the spirit is the life. Thank you for your post! We are so blessed to have the Word of God!Flag
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1 month AgoTamarI love the last verse faith without works is dead like a dead body when the spirit leaves it it's very important to have working faith in God amen.Flag
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2 months AgoA discipleAmen Sister; Its interesting too, that when we aren't in such a hurry to let everyone know everything we stand for as a Christian; that the Holy Spirit is well able to convict others by seeing our Christian conduct and character, without preaching! Then, when we do get a chance to speak with them, the Lord can freely speak through us because we have proven trustworthy in QUIETLY WALKING IN TRUTH.Flag
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2 months AgoCarolyn RoweI have read this chapter before, but today, it has new meaning for me. I can see that I have been too judgmental in my thinking. If we profess faith, it should inspire love and a desire to do good to others. Our faith should be apparent in our walk even without an outward profession. faith and works together make a complete Christian.Flag
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3 months AgoDonna CrombVerse 14: I had to think on faith without works and was led to the realization that he's talking about obedience! Saying I believe isn't enough, surrendering the will to God and obeying His will is true faith. For instance He said repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, yet some still think I few sprinkles as an infant will save them, or going to church Sunday and still sinning is ok.Flag