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James 2:13

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
James 2:13 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For judgment `is' without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

    ASV

  • For the man who has had no mercy will be judged without mercy, but mercy takes pride in overcoming judging.

    BBE

  • for judgment [will be] without mercy to him that has shewn no mercy. Mercy glories over judgment.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • for the judgment without kindness `is' to him not having done kindness, and exult doth kindness over judgment.

    YLT

  • For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.

    ENG

  • For he shall have judgment without mercy that hath shown no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

11For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.

12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

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