James 5:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

let them know that whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save their soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    let him know,{G1097} that{G3754} he who converteth{G1994} a sinner{G268} from{G1537} the error{G4106} of his{G846} way{G3598} shall save{G4982} a soul{G5590} from{G1537} death,{G2288} and{G2532} shall cover{G2572} a multitude{G4128} of sins.{G266}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Let{G1097} him{G846} know{G1097}{(G5720)}, that{G3754} he which converteth{G1994}{(G5660)} the sinner{G268} from{G1537} the error{G4106} of his{G846} way{G3598} shall save{G4982}{(G5692)} a soul{G5590} from{G1537} death{G2288}, and{G2532} shall hide{G2572}{(G5692)} a multitude{G4128} of sins{G266}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    let the same knowe that he which converted the synner fro goynge a straye out of his waye shall save a soule fro deeth and shall hyde ye multitude of synnes.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    let ye same knowe that he which conuerted the synner from goynge astraye out off his waye, shal saue a soule fro death, and shal hyde the multitude of synnes.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Let him knowe that he which hath conuerted the sinner from going astray out of his way, shall saue a soule from death, and shal hide a multitude of sinnes.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Let the same knowe, that he which conuerteth the sinner from going astray out of his way, shall saue a soule from death, and shall hyde the multitude of sinnes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death, and will cover a multitude of sins.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    let him know that he who did turn back a sinner from the straying of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    let him know, that he who converteth a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    let him know, that he who converteth a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Be certain that he through whom a sinner has been turned from the error of his way, keeps a soul from death and is the cause of forgiveness for sins without number.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death, and will cover a multitude of sins.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    he should know that the one who turns a sinner back from his wandering path will save that person’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all offenses.
  • 1 Pet 4:8 : 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
  • Rom 11:14 : 14 In the hope that I may somehow provoke my own people to jealousy and save some of them.
  • 1 Tim 4:16 : 16 Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in them, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
  • 1 Cor 9:22 : 22 To the weak, I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that by all possible means I might save some.
  • Prov 11:30 : 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins souls is wise.
  • Ps 32:1 : 1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
  • Jas 5:19 : 19 My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you strays from the truth and someone turns them back,
  • Phlm 1:19 : 19 I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me even your very self.
  • Jas 1:15 : 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.
  • Prov 11:4 : 4 Riches do not profit on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
  • John 5:24 : 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.
  • Prov 10:2 : 2 Treasures gained through wickedness bring no benefit, but righteousness rescues from death.
  • Rev 20:6 : 6 Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Jas 5:19
    85%

    19 My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you strays from the truth and someone turns them back,

  • Ezek 18:26-28
    3 verses
    74%

    26 If a righteous person turns from their righteousness and commits sin, they will die for it; because of the sin they have committed, they will die.

    27 But if a wicked person turns away from the wickedness they have committed and does what is just and right, they will save their life.

    28 Because they consider all the offenses they have committed and turn away from them, they will surely live; they will not die.

  • Prov 28:13
    73%

    13 The one who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

  • Ezek 3:19-21
    3 verses
    72%

    19 But if you warn the wicked person and he does not turn from his wickedness or his wicked way, he will die in his sin, but you will have saved yourself.

    20 Again, if a righteous person turns from his righteousness and does wrong, and I put a stumbling block before him, he will die. Since you did not warn him, he will die in his sin. His righteous acts will not be remembered, and I will hold you accountable for his blood.

    21 But if you warn a righteous person not to sin and he does not sin, he will surely live because he heeded the warning, and you will have saved yourself.

  • Ps 51:13
    71%

    13 Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

  • Prov 15:10
    71%

    10 Harsh discipline comes to those who forsake the right path; anyone who hates correction will die.

  • 1 Tim 5:20
    70%

    20 Rebuke those who persist in sin in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

  • Prov 10:17
    70%

    17 The one who heeds discipline is on the path of life, but the one who rejects correction leads others astray.

  • Ezek 33:18-19
    2 verses
    70%

    18 If a righteous person turns from their righteousness and commits iniquity, they will die because of it.

    19 But if a wicked person turns away from their wickedness and does what is just and right, they will live because of it.

  • 1 John 5:16-17
    2 verses
    70%

    16 If anyone sees a brother or sister committing a sin that does not lead to death, they should pray, and God will give life to them—those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying that one should pray about that.

    17 All wrongdoing is sin, and yet there is sin that does not lead to death.

  • Prov 11:30
    69%

    30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

  • Lev 5:4-5
    2 verses
    69%

    4 Or if someone makes a rash oath to do something evil or good, whatever they may rashly utter with an oath, and it is hidden from them, but they later realize it, they are guilty in one of these cases.

    5 When someone realizes their guilt in one of these matters, they must confess the sin they have committed.

  • Ezek 33:9
    69%

    9 But if you do warn the wicked person to turn from their ways and they do not do so, they will die for their sin, but you will have saved yourself.

  • Jas 5:15
    69%

    15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise them up; and if they have committed sins, they will be forgiven.

  • Lev 5:17
    69%

    17 If someone sins and does something against any of the commands of the LORD, even though they were unaware of it, they are still guilty and shall bear their punishment.

  • Ezek 18:20-21
    2 verses
    69%

    20 The soul who sins will die. The son will not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them.

    21 But if the wicked turn from all their sins that they have committed, keep all my statutes, and do what is just and right, they will live; they will not die.

  • Prov 19:16
    69%

    16 The one who keeps the commandment preserves their soul, but whoever despises their ways will die.

  • Prov 16:17
    68%

    17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

  • Prov 17:9
    68%

    9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

  • Job 33:28
    68%

    28 He redeemed my soul from going down to the pit, and my life will see the light.

  • Prov 8:36
    68%

    36 But whoever sins against me wrongs his own soul; all who hate me love death.

  • 2 Tim 2:25
    68%

    25 Gently instruct those who oppose you, in the hope that God might grant them repentance, leading them to a knowledge of the truth.

  • Ezek 33:14
    68%

    14 And if I say to the wicked person, 'You will surely die,' but they turn from their sin and do what is just and right—

  • Ps 19:12
    68%

    12 By them Your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

  • Acts 3:19
    68%

    19 Repent, therefore, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away.

  • Prov 11:19
    68%

    19 True righteousness leads to life, but whoever chases after evil brings about his own death.

  • Jas 4:17
    67%

    17 So, if anyone knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.

  • Luke 17:3
    67%

    3 Be on guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

  • Prov 13:6
    67%

    6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

  • Prov 22:5
    67%

    5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the crooked; whoever guards their soul will stay far from them.

  • Isa 55:7
    67%

    7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts. Let him return to the LORD, so that He may have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.

  • Jas 1:21
    67%

    21 Therefore, rid yourselves of all moral filth and the excess of evil, and humbly accept the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

  • Prov 16:6
    67%

    6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.

  • Titus 3:11
    67%

    11 Knowing that such a person is warped, sinful, and self-condemned.

  • Prov 10:9
    67%

    9 The one who walks in integrity walks securely, but the one who perverts his ways will be found out.

  • Prov 21:16
    67%

    16 A person who wanders from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.

  • Ezek 18:24
    67%

    24 But if a righteous person turns away from their righteousness and commits sin, doing the same detestable things the wicked do, will they live? None of the righteous deeds they have done will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness they are guilty of and because of the sins they have committed, they will die.

  • 1 John 1:8-9
    2 verses
    66%

    8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

    9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

  • Prov 5:23
    66%

    23 He will die for lack of discipline, and in the abundance of his folly, he will go astray.

  • Prov 14:12
    66%

    12 There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end leads to death.

  • Prov 10:12
    66%

    12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all offenses.

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