James 4:17
4:16 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.
KJV
To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
Therefore to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.
What does James 4:17 mean?
James 4:17 is a verse in the book of James, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include οὖν (oun), οἶδα οιδα ὁράω (eido), ποιέω (poieo). It connects to 13 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
Ecclesiastes 4:8There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.
Isaiah 7:12But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.
Habakkuk 2:5Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people: Yea: or, How much more
Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Luke 11:9And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
John 4:10Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
John 16:24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
1 Timothy 6:9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. erred: or, been seduced
James 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
James 5:1Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.
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Verses like this
Other verses that share key original-language words with James 4:17.
And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
Matthew 3:10And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 6:2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. do not: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded
Luke 6:43For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Luke 9:9And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
Matthew 1:19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 1:20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten
Matthew 1:24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Frequently asked questions
What does James 4:17 say?
James 4:17 (King James Version) reads: "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."
Is James 4:17 in the Old or New Testament?
James 4:17 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of James.
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