James 1:21 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

wherefore having put aside all filthiness and superabundance of evil, in meekness be receiving the engrafted word, that is able to save your souls;

English ASV

Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

English Amplified

So get rid of all uncleanness and the rampant outgrowth of wickedness, and in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

So get rid of all uncleanness and the rampant outgrowth of wickedness, and in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Wherefore, laying aside all filthiness and abounding of wickedness, accept with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

English EASY 2024

So stop doing disgusting things. Stay away from the wicked things that are all around you. God has put his message deep inside you, and it can save you. So be humble and accept it as a true message.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

So get rid of everything evil in your lives—every kind of wrong you do. Be humble and accept God's teaching that is planted in your hearts. This teaching can save you.

Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.

English God's Word - GW 1995

So get rid of all immoral behavior and all the wicked things you do. Humbly accept the word that God has placed in you. This word can save you.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil excess, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you.

English KJV 1611

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

English LSB

Therefore, laying aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in gentleness receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Therefore lay aside all filthiness and remaining wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Therefore, put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

So get rid of everything that is dirty and sinful. Get rid of the evil that is all around us. Don't be too proud to accept the word that is planted in you. It can save you.

English NIV

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

English NKJ 1982

Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

English NLT

So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the message God has planted in your hearts, for it is strong enough to save your souls.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

So this is why we abandon everything morally impure and all forms of wicked conduct. Instead, with a sensitive spirit we absorb God’s Word, which has been implanted within our nature, for the Word of Life has power to continually deliver us.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Therefore put away all filthiness and rank growth of wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

So get rid of all that is wrong in your life, both inside and outside, and humbly be glad for the wonderful message we have received, for it is able to save our souls as it takes hold of our hearts.

English Tyndale 1537

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, all superfluity of maliciousness, and receive with meekness the word that is grafted in you, which is able to save your souls:

James 1:21 — Compare Translations