Verse 10

James 2:10

New Living Translation

10 For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God (Elohim)’s laws.

Original Language Text

greek

ὅστις γὰρ ὅλον τὸν νόμον ⸂τηρήσῃ, πταίσῃ⸃ δὲ ἐν ἑνί, γέγονεν πάντων ἔνοχος.

English Translation

For whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles in one point has become guilty of all.

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Chapter 2 Context

1 My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Yashua (Jesus) Ch... Focus ↗

2 For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry,... Focus ↗

3 If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, “You... Focus ↗

4 doesn’t this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives? Focus ↗

5 Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God (Elohim) chosen the poor in this world to be ric... Focus ↗

6 But you dishonor the poor! Isn’t it the rich who oppress you and drag you into court? Focus ↗

7 Aren’t they the ones who slander Yashua (Jesus) Christ, whose noble name you bear? Focus ↗

8 Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor a... Focus ↗

9 But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the l... Focus ↗

10 For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of G...

11 For the same God (Elohim) who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.... Focus ↗

12 So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you fr... Focus ↗

13 There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful,... Focus ↗

14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your acti... Focus ↗

15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, Focus ↗

16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well” — but then you don’t give that p... Focus ↗

17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. Focus ↗

18 Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you sho... Focus ↗

19 You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God (Elohim). Good for you! Even the demon... Focus ↗

20 How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless? Focus ↗

21 Don’t you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God (Elohim) by his actions... Focus ↗

22 You see, his faith and his actions worked together. His actions made his faith complete. Focus ↗

23 And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God (Elohim), and God (Elohim) coun... Focus ↗

24 So you see, we are shown to be right with God (Elohim) by what we do, not by faith alone. Focus ↗

25 Rahab the prostitute is another example. She was shown to be right with God (Elohim) by her actions... Focus ↗

26 Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works. Focus ↗

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