James 5:6

Translations

Modern

You have condemned and murdered the righteous, who did not resist you.

Traditional

Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.

Literal

You condemned and murdered the righteous one; he does not resist you.

Latin

Addixistis, et occidistis justum, et non restitit vobis.

Original

Greek

English

You have condemned and murdered the righteous, who did not resist you.

Notes

James 5:6

Murdered the righteous (or killed the Righteous One): Here, this phrase probably refers to innocent people like the oppressed workers mentioned in this paragraph, rather than to Jesus (compare Acts 3:14; 7:52).

James 5:1–6

This section criticizes wealthy people for being greedy and proud mistreatment of the poor (Leviticus 19:13). James warns them to change their ways while they still can. If they do not, they will encounter frightening consequences on judgment day.

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James, Brother of Jesus The Coming of the Lord as Judge

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