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12 Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom.[a] 13 For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over[b] judgment.

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  1. James 2:12 tn Grk “a law of freedom.”
  2. James 2:13 tn Grk “boasts against, exults over,” in victory.

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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  1. James 2:13 Lit boasts against

12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged(A) by the law that gives freedom,(B) 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.(C) Mercy triumphs over judgment.

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