Bible verse

James 2:13

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

James 2:13 · BSB

James 2:13 in context

The verses around it, from James 2.

9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.

10 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

11 For 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.

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

14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

16 If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

17 So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.

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James 2:13 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

For judgment is without mercy to him that hath shewed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

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