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Berean Standard Bible

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

James 2:13

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James is concluding his warning about favoritism and the royal law. He has said that believers will be judged by the law that gives freedom.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the judgment without kindness is to him not having done kindness, and exult does kindness over judgment.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque juicio sin misericordia será hecho con aquel que no hiciere misericordia: y la misericordia se gloría contra el juicio.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pues al que no ha tenido compasión se le juzgará sin compasión. Y el que ha mostrado compasión triunfará a la hora del juicio.

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