Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on James 4:17 in English Standard Version "So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin." Lu 12:47 And that servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. Joh 9:41 Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but now that you say, ‘We see,’ your guilt remains. 2Pe 2:21 For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them.