What is the meaning of James 2:11?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles and Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Strong's King James

For{G1063} he that said{G2036}{(G5631)}, Do{G3431} not{G3361} commit adultery{G3431}{(G5661)}, said{G2036}{(G5627)} also{G2532}, Do{G5407} not{G3361} kill{G5407}{(G5661)}. Now{G1161} if{G1487} thou commit{G3431} no{G3756} adultery{G3431}{(G5692)}, yet if{G1161} thou kill{G5407}{(G5692)}, thou art become{G1096}{(G5754)} a transgressor{G3848} of the law{G3551}.

The F.O.G *

For the One who said, "DON'T COMMIT ADULTERY," also said, "DON'T COMMIT MURDER." Now if you don't commit adultery, but do commit murder, you've become a Torah violator.

The F.O.G Message *

[11] For the One who said, "You shall not commit adultery," also said, "You shall not murder." If you don't commit adultery but do commit murder, you've become a lawbreaker.

Young's Literal Translation

for He who is saying, ‘Thou mayest not commit adultery,’ said also, ‘Thou mayest do no murder;’ and if thou shalt not commit adultery, and shalt commit murder, thou hast become a transgressor of law;

James 2:11

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

Jean Paul Joseph

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