James 2:13

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James 2:13

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

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WEB

World English Bible

For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For judgment [is] without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For judgment without mercy [will be] to the [one] not having done mercy. Mercy exults over judgment.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

James 2

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?

¹⁵ Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

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