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James 2:12-14
New English Translation
James 2:12-14
New English Translation
12 Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom.[a] 13 For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over[b] judgment.
Faith and Works Together
14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters,[c] if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can this kind of faith[d] save him?[e]
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- James 2:12 tn Grk “a law of freedom.”
- James 2:13 tn Grk “boasts against, exults over,” in victory.
- James 2:14 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.
- James 2:14 tn Grk “the faith,” referring to the kind of faith just described: faith without works. The article here is anaphoric, referring to the previous mention of the noun πίστις (pistis) in the verse. See ExSyn 219.
- James 2:14 sn The form of the question in Greek expects a negative answer.
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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