James 2:9 asv — but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.

American Standard Version

"but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors. "

— James 2:9, American Standard Version

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James 2 — Context

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But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?

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Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?

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Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:

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but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.

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For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is become guilty of all.

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For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, but killest, thou art become a transgressor of the law.

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So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty.

James 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:9 say?
James 2:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors. ”
Where is James 2:9 in the Bible?
James 2:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read James 2:9 in?
James 2:9 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 2:9?
James 2:9 reads (ASV): “but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors. ” 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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