James 2:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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.

He is One who gave the whole law; therefore they who violate His will in one point, violate it all (Bengel). The law and its Author have a complete unity.

Adultery ... kill - selected as the most glaring violations of duty toward one's neighbour.

James 2:11

11 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.