James 2:12-13
New American Standard Bible
12 So speak, and so act, as those who are to be judged by (A)the law of freedom. 13 For (B)judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy [a]triumphs over judgment.
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James 2:12-13
Amplified Bible
12 Speak and act [consistently] as people who are going to be judged by the law of liberty [that moral law that frees obedient Christians from the bondage of sin]. 13 For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; but [to the one who has shown mercy] mercy triumphs [victoriously] over judgment.
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James 2:12-13
King James Version
12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
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James 2:12-13
Contemporary English Version
12 Speak and act like people who will be judged by the law that sets us free. 13 Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful![a]
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- 2.13 But even in judgment, God is merciful: Or “So be merciful, and you will be shown mercy on the day of judgment.”
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