James 2:11 - American Standard Version (1901)

For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, but killest, thou art become a transgressor of the law.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For He Who said, You shall not commit adultery, also said, You shall not kill. If you do not commit adultery but do kill, you have become guilty of transgressing the [whole] Law. [Exod. 20:13, 14; Deut. 5:17, 18.]

Common English Bible

The one who said, “Don’t commit adultery”, also said, “Don’t commit murder”. So if you don’t commit adultery but do commit murder, you are a lawbreaker.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For he who said, "You shall not commit adultery," also said, "You shall not kill." So if you do not commit adultery, but you kill, you have become a transgressor of the law.