Verse 12
James 4:12
Free Bible Version
12
Come on now!—you people who say, “Either today or tomorrow we'll go to such-and-such a city, spend a year in business there, and make a profit.”
Original Language Text
greek
εἷς ⸀ἐστιν νομοθέτης ⸂καὶ κριτής⸃, ὁ δυνάμενος σῶσαι καὶ ἀπολέσαι· σὺ δὲ τίς εἶ, ⸂ὁ κρίνων⸃ τὸν ⸀πλησίον;
English Translation
There is one lawgiver and judge, who is able to save and to destroy; but who are you, the one judging your neighbor?
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 4 Context
1
Where do the fights and quarrels you're having come from? Aren't they due to the sensual passions th...
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2
You burn with desire, but don't get what you want. You kill for what you lust after, but don't get w...
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3
You pray, but don't receive anything, because you ask with a wrong motive, wanting to spend what you...
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4
You adulterous people! Don't you realize that friendship with the world is hatred towards God (Elohi...
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5
Do you think Scripture doesn't mean what it says: that the spirit that he put in us is very jealous?
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6
But God (Elohim) gives us even more grace, as Scripture says: “God (Elohim) is against those who are...
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7
So place yourself under God (Elohim)'s direction. Confront the devil, and he will run away from you.
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8
Come close to God (Elohim) and he will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners. Purify your...
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9
Show some remorse, cry and weep! Turn your laughter into mourning, and your joy to sadness.
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10
Friends, don't speak badly of one another. Anyone who criticizes a fellow-believer and condemns them...
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11
There's only one lawgiver and judge—the one who can either save or destroy you—so who are you to jud...
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12
Come on now!—you people who say, “Either today or tomorrow we'll go to such-and-such a city, spend a...
13
You have no idea what will happen tomorrow! What's your life like? It's just a mist that appears for...
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14
What you should say is, “If it's the Lord's will, we'll live like this and plan to do that.”
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15
But right now you're caught up in your vain ideas. All this boasting is evil.
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