James 2:13

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for James 2:13

For he shall haue iudgement without mercie, that hath shewed no mercy, & mercie reioyceth against iudgement.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For judgment {will be} merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For judgment `is' without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

For judgment without mercy to him that hath not done mercy. And mercy exalteth itself above judgment.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

For judgment is without mercy to him that hath shewed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.
- English Revised Version

For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for James 2:13

Wesley's Notes for James 2:13


2:13 Judgment without mercy shall be to him - In that day. Who hath showed no mercy - To his poor brethren. But the mercy of God to believers, answering to that which they have shown, will then glory over judgment.



People's Bible Notes for James 2:13


Jas 2:13 He shall have judgment without mercy. We must show mercy if we expect mercy. Our own spirit determines our manner of judgment. See Mt 6:15. If we love our neighbor, God will love us.

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