James 2:1
American King James My brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
American Standard Version My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, `the Lord' of glory, with respect of persons.
King James My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
World English Bible My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with partiality.
James 2:2
American King James For if there come to your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
American Standard Version For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;
King James For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
World English Bible For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your synagogue, and a poor man in filthy clothing also comes in,
James 2:3
American King James And you have respect to him that wears the gay clothing, and say to him, Sit you here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand you there, or sit here under my footstool:
American Standard Version and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;
King James And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
World English Bible and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing and say, “Sit here in a good place;” and you tell the poor man, “Stand there,” or “Sit by my footstool”
James 2:4
American King James Are you not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
American Standard Version Do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
King James Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
World English Bible haven’t you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
James 2:5
American King James Listen, my beloved brothers, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to them that love him?
American Standard Version Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world `to be' rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
King James Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
World English Bible Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?
James 2:6
American King James But you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
American Standard Version But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?
King James But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
World English Bible But you have dishonored the poor man. Don’t the rich oppress you and personally drag you before the courts?
James 2:7
American King James Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which you are called?
American Standard Version Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?
King James Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
World English Bible Don’t they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called?
James 2:8
American King James If you fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, You shall love your neighbor as yourself, you do well:
American Standard Version Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:
King James If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
World English Bible However, if you fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.
James 2:9
American King James But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
American Standard Version but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.
King James But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
World English Bible But if you show partiality, you commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.
James 2:10
American King James For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
American Standard Version For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one `point', he is become guilty of all.
King James For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
World English Bible For whoever keeps the whole law, and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.
James 2:11
American King James For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if you commit no adultery, yet if you kill, you are become a transgressor of the law.
American Standard Version For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, but killest, thou art become a transgressor of the law.
King James For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.
World English Bible For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not commit murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.
James 2:12
American King James So speak you, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
American Standard Version So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty.
King James So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
World English Bible So speak and so do as men who are to be judged by the law of freedom.
James 2:13
American King James For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.
American Standard Version For judgment `is' without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.
King James For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
World English Bible For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 2:14
American King James What does it profit, my brothers, though a man say he has faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
American Standard Version What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him?
King James What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
World English Bible What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?
James 2:15
American King James If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
American Standard Version If a brother or sister be naked and in lack of daily food,
King James If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
World English Bible And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food,
James 2:16
American King James And one of you say to them, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled; notwithstanding you give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit?
American Standard Version and one of you say unto them, Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; and yet ye give them not the things needful to the body; what doth it profit?
King James And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
World English Bible and one of you tells them, “Go in peace. Be warmed and filled;” yet you didn’t give them the things the body needs, what good is it?
James 2:17
American King James Even so faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone.
American Standard Version Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.
King James Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
World English Bible Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.
James 2:18
American King James Yes, a man may say, You have faith, and I have works: show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
American Standard Version Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from `thy' works, and I by my works will show thee `my' faith.
King James Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
World English Bible Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
James 2:19
American King James You believe that there is one God; you do well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
American Standard Version Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder.
King James Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
World English Bible You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe—and shudder.
James 2:20
American King James But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
American Standard Version But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is barren?
King James But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
World English Bible But do you want to know, vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?
James 2:21
American King James Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son on the altar?
American Standard Version Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?
King James Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
World English Bible Wasn’t Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?
James 2:22
American King James See you how faith worked with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
American Standard Version Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect;
King James Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
World English Bible You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected.
James 2:23
American King James And the scripture was fulfilled which said, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
American Standard Version and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.
King James And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
World English Bible So the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God.
James 2:24
American King James You see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
American Standard Version Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.
King James Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
World English Bible You see then that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.
James 2:25
American King James Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
American Standard Version And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?
King James Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
World English Bible In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?
James 2:26
American King James For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
American Standard Version For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.
King James For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
World English Bible For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.