James 2:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.”
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BSBPD
“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“so speak ye and so do, as about by a law of liberty to be judged,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo James 2:12 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, 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.
- Colossians 3:17And 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.
- James 1:25But 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 2:8If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
- 2 Peter 1:4Through 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.
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