Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, New Living Translation So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you free. English Standard Version So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. Berean Standard Bible Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom. Berean Literal Bible So speak and so act as being about to be judged by the Law of freedom. King James Bible So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. New King James Version So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. New American Standard Bible So speak, and so act, as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom. NASB 1995 So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty. NASB 1977 So speak and so act, as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty. Legacy Standard Bible So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom. Amplified Bible Speak and act [consistently] as people who are going to be judged by the law of liberty [that moral law that frees obedient Christians from the bondage of sin]. Christian Standard Bible Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom. Holman Christian Standard Bible Speak and act as those who will 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. Contemporary English Version Speak and act like people who will be judged by the law that sets us free. English Revised Version So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty. GOD'S WORD® Translation Talk and act as people who are going to be judged by laws that bring freedom. Good News Translation Speak and act as people who will be judged by the law that sets us free. International Standard Version You must make it your habit to speak and act like people who are going to be judged by the law of liberty. Majority Standard Bible Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom. NET Bible Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom. New Heart English Bible So speak, and so do, as those who are to be judged by a law of freedom. Webster's Bible Translation So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. Weymouth New Testament Speak and act as those should who are expecting to be judged by the Law of freedom. World English Bible So speak and so do as men who are to be judged by the law of freedom. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthus, speak and so act as [one] about to be judged by a law of liberty, Berean Literal Bible So speak and so act as being about to be judged by the Law of freedom. Young's Literal Translation so speak ye and so do, as about by a law of liberty to be judged, Smith's Literal Translation So speak ye, and so do, as about to be judged by the law of liberty. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo speak ye, and so do, as being to be judged by the law of liberty. Catholic Public Domain Version So speak and act just as you are beginning to be judged, by the law of liberty. New American Bible So speak and so act as people who will be judged by the law of freedom. New Revised Standard Version So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo speak and so act, as men who are to be judged by the law of liberty. Aramaic Bible in Plain English So be speaking and acting as a person who is going to be judged by The Law of Liberty. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSo speak, and so act, as those who shall be judged by the law of liberty. Godbey New Testament So you say, and so you do, as about to be condemned by the law of liberty. Haweis New Testament So speak, and so act, as those who shall be judged by the law of liberty. Mace New Testament speak and act as those, who are to be judged by the law of liberty. Weymouth New Testament Speak and act as those should who are expecting to be judged by the Law of freedom. Worrell New Testament So speak, and so do, as those who are about to be judged by a law of liberty. Worsley New Testament So speak, and so act, as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Warning against Favoritism…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. 12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom. 13For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.… Cross References Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Romans 2:12-13 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. / For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. Galatians 5:14 The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 1 Peter 4:5 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. John 12:48 There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. Romans 14:10-12 Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. / It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” / So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Matthew 7:1-2 “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Matthew 25:31-46 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ... Luke 12:47-48 That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. Proverbs 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Psalm 62:12 and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds. Treasury of Scripture So speak you, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. speak. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. 2 Peter 1:4-8 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust… the. James 2:8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: See on ch. James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. Jump to Previous Act Acts Expecting Free Freedom Gives Judged Law Makes Speak WordsJump to Next Act Acts Expecting Free Freedom Gives Judged Law Makes Speak WordsJames 2 1. Do not regard the rich and despise the poor brothers;13. rather we are to be loving and merciful; 14. and not to boast of faith without deeds; 17. because faith without deeds is useless; 19. as is the faith of the demons; 21. however, Abraham displayed both faith and actions; 25. as did Rahab. Speak and act This phrase calls believers to a life of integrity, where words and actions are aligned. The Greek word for "speak" (λαλέω, laleō) emphasizes verbal communication, suggesting that our speech should reflect our faith. "Act" (ποιέω, poieō) implies doing or making, indicating that our deeds should be consistent with our spoken beliefs. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of faith as a holistic practice, not merely intellectual assent but lived experience. as those who are going to be judged by the law of freedom The law of liberty.--The term is only found here and in James 1:25, and seems one of which James the Wise was peculiarly fond. What, however, did he precisely mean? Neither the ceremonial, nor the moral, most certainly; but the spiritual law of One greater than Moses. The idea, however, is in most of the New Testament writings, and particularly St. Paul's. (Comp. John 8:32; Romans 8:21; 1Corinthians 10:29; 2Corinthians 3:17; Galatians 2:4; Galatians 5:1; Galatians 5:13; and 1Peter 2:16.) . . . Verses 12, 13. - Conclusion of the subject: νόμος ἐλευθερίας (cf. James 1:25).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Speakλαλεῖτε (laleite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. act ποιεῖτε (poieite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. those who are going μέλλοντες (mellontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. to be judged κρίνεσθαι (krinesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. by διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [the] Law νόμου (nomou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. that gives freedom. ἐλευθερίας (eleutherias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1657: Freedom, liberty, especially: a state of freedom from slavery. From eleutheros; freedom. Links James 2:12 NIVJames 2:12 NLT James 2:12 ESV James 2:12 NASB James 2:12 KJV James 2:12 BibleApps.com James 2:12 Biblia Paralela James 2:12 Chinese Bible James 2:12 French Bible James 2:12 Catholic Bible NT Letters: James 2:12 So speak and so do as men (Ja Jas. Jam) |
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