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James 4:16-1964 bbe — 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 an…

Bible in Basic English

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But now you go on glorying in your pride: and all such glorying is evil.

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The man who has knowledge of how to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

— James 4:16-1964, Bible in Basic English

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James 4 — Context

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How foolish it is to say, Today or tomorrow we will go into this town, and be there for a year and do business there and get wealth:

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When you are not certain what will take place tomorrow. What is your life? It is a mist, which is seen for a little time and then is gone.

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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.

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But now you go on glorying in your pride: and all such glorying is evil.

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The man who has knowledge of how to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

James 4:16-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 4:16-1964 say?
James 4:16-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is James 4:16-1964 in the Bible?
James 4:16-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 4, verses 16–1964.
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 4:16-1964.
What translation should I read James 4:16-1964 in?
James 4:16-1964 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 4:16-1964?
James 4:16-1964 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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