James 2:12

So speak ye, and so do, as being to be judged by the law of liberty.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

In Context

11For he that said, Thou shalt not commit adultery, said also, Thou shalt not kill. Now if thou do not commit adultery, but shalt kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.

13For judgment without mercy to him that hath not done mercy. And mercy exalteth itself above judgment.

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Cross References

Colossians 3:17All whatsoever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

James 2:8If then you fulfil the royal law, according to the scriptures, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself; you do well.

Matthew Henry on James 2:9-14

The Christian Law. ( a. d. 61.) 8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: 9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. 10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak ye, and so… Read the whole commentary →

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