James 5:20
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
20 He must know that he who causeth a sinner to be converted from the error of his way, shall save his soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.
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James 5:20
King James Version
20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
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James 5:20
English Standard Version
20 let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering (A)will save his soul from death and (B)will cover a multitude of sins.
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James 5:20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 (A)he should know that whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.[a]
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- 5:20 When a Christian is instrumental in the conversion of a sinner, the result is forgiveness of sins and a reinstatement of the sinner to the life of grace.
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