James 2:7-9
Young's Literal Translation
7 do they not themselves speak evil of the good name that was called upon you?
8 If, indeed, royal law ye complete, according to the Writing, `Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,' -- ye do well;
9 and if ye accept persons, sin ye do work, being convicted by the law as transgressors;
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James 2:7-9
King James Version
7 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
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James 2:7-9
New King James Version
7 Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are (A)called?
8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, (B)“You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well; 9 but if you [a]show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as (C)transgressors.
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- James 2:9 Lit. receive the face
James 2:7-9
English Standard Version
7 Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable (A)name by which you were called?
8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, (B)“You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. 9 But if you (C)show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
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