James 2:11 net — For he who said,“Do not commit adultery,” also said,“Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery but do commit mu…

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"For he who said,“Do not commit adultery,” also said,“Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a violator of the law."

— James 2:11, NET Bible

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James 2 — Context

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But if you fulfill the royal law as expressed in this scripture,“You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.

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But if you show prejudice, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as violators.

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For the one who obeys the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.

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For he who said,“Do not commit adultery,” also said,“Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a violator of the law.

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Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom.

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For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.

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Faith and Works Together What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can this kind of faith save him?

James 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:11 say?
James 2:11 in the NET Bible reads: “For he who said,“Do not commit adultery,” also said,“Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a violator of the law.”
Where is James 2:11 in the Bible?
James 2:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 11.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 2:11.
What translation should I read James 2:11 in?
James 2:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 2:11?
James 2:11 reads (NET): “For he who said,“Do not commit adultery,” also said,“Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a violator of the law.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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