James 2:11

James 2:11 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,”2:11 Exodus 20:14; Deut. 5:18 also said, “You shall not murder.”2:11 Exodus 20:13; Deut. 5:17 If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

11For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but do murder, you have become a violator of the Law.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

11For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not commit murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

11For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but you murder, you have become 2:11 Lit a transgressor of Law.guilty of transgressing the [entire] Law. [Ex 20:13, 14; Deut 5:17, 18]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

11For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,”2:11 Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18 also said, “Do not murder.”2:11 Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17 If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

11God said, “Do not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18) He also said, “Do not commit murder.” (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17) Suppose you don’t commit adultery but do commit murder. Then you have broken the law.

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