12 So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by (A)the law of liberty. 13 For (B)judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy [a]triumphs over judgment.

Faith and Works

14 (C)What use is it, (D)my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can [b]that faith save him?

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Footnotes

  1. James 2:13 Lit boasts against
  2. James 2:14 Lit the

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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