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James 4:15-1953 kjv — For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. But now ye rejoice in your boastings:…

King James Version

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.

— James 4:15-1953, King James Version

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James 4:15-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall both live, and do this or that. But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil. To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. ”

  • WEB

    “For you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will both live, and do this or that." But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil. To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn't do it, to him it is sin.”

  • NET

    “You ought to say instead,“If the Lord is willing, then we will live and do this or that.” But as it is, you boast about your arrogant plans. All such boasting is evil. So whoever knows what is good to do and does not do it is guilty of sin.”

  • DRB

    “For what is your life? It is a vapour which appeareth for a little while and afterwards shall vanish away. For that you should say: If the Lord will, and, If we shall live, we will do this or that. But now you rejoice in your arrogancies. All such rejoicing is wicked. To him therefore who knoweth to do good and doth it not, to him it is sin. ”

  • BBE

    “But the right thing to say would be, If it is the Lord's pleasure and if we are still living, we will do this and that. But now you go on glorying in your pride: and all such glorying is evil. The man who has knowledge of how to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.”

  • KJVA

    “For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. ”

James 4 — Context

12

There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

13

Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

14

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

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.

James 4:15-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 4:15-1953 say?
James 4:15-1953 in the King James Version reads: “For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. ”
Where is James 4:15-1953 in the Bible?
James 4:15-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 4, verses 15–1953.
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 4:15-1953.
What translation should I read James 4:15-1953 in?
James 4:15-1953 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 4:15-1953?
James 4:15-1953 reads (KJV): “For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. ” 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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