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James 2:12-14
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
James 2:12-14
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
12 So speak and so do as ones going to be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment will be merciless to the one not having done[a] mercy. Mercy vaunts[b] over judgment.
Faith Without Works Is Dead
14 What is the profit, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works[c]? The[d] faith is not able to save him, is it?
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- James 2:13 That is, shown.
- James 2:13 Or, boasts, exults; that is, in triumph.
- James 2:14 That is, works, actions, deeds, as the fruit of the faith.
- James 2:14 That is, the faith just mentioned; That faith. A negative answer is expected.
James 2:12-14
New International Version
James 2:12-14
New International Version
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.
Faith and Deeds
14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?(D) Can such faith save them?
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