James 2:12 “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that give…”

James 2:12

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

So speake ye, and so doe, as they that shall be iudged by the Lawe of libertie.

Darby Translation

So speak ye, and so act, as those that are to be judged by [the] law of liberty;

Young's Literal Translation

so speak ye and so do, as about by a law of liberty to be judged,

Bible in Basic English

Let your words and your acts be those of men who are to be judged by the law which makes free.

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Cross references

“speak”

Philippians 4:8 2 Peter 1:4–8 Colossians 3:17

Philippians 4:8 · BSB

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

2 Peter 1:4–8 · BSB

Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Colossians 3:17 · BSB

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

“the”

James 1:25 James 2:8

James 1:25 · BSB

But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

James 2:8 · BSB

If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11For 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.

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

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