There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
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4 additional translationsASV
One only is the lawgiver and judge, even he who is able to save and to destroy: but who art thou that judgest thy neighbor?
WEB
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?
YLT
one is the lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy; thou--who art thou that dost judge the other?
DBT
One is the lawgiver and judge, who is able to save and to destroy: but who art thou who judgest thy neighbour?
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New TestamentJames — The Lord's brother writes to the twelve tribes scattered abroad — five chapters of direct, practical wisdom on the life faith produces. Pure religion, the tongue, the prayer of the righteous.
- Author
- James the Lord's brother (traditional — cf. Gal 1:19), leader of the Jerusalem church
- Date
- Early — possibly mid-40s AD, making it likely the earliest NT letter