James 2:12

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James 2:12

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.

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KJV

King James Version

So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

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WEB

World English Bible

So speak and so do as men who are to be judged by the law of freedom.

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ASV

American Standard Version

So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

So speak and so act as being about to be judged by [the] law of freedom.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

James 2

¹⁰ Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

¹¹ For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.

¹² Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.

¹³ For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

¹⁴ What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

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