James 2:12 bbe — Let your words and your acts be those of men who are to be judged by the law which makes free.

Bible in Basic English

"Let your words and your acts be those of men who are to be judged by the law which makes free."

— James 2:12, Bible in Basic English

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James 2 — Context

9

But if you take a man's position into account, you do evil, and are judged as evil-doers by the law.

10

For anyone who keeps all the law, but makes a slip in one point, is judged to have gone against it all.

11

For he who said, Do not be untrue in married life, is the same who said, Put no man to death. Now if you are not untrue in married life, but you put a man to death, the law is broken.

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Let your words and your acts be those of men who are to be judged by the law which makes free.

13

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

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What use is it, my brothers, for a man to say that he has faith, if he does nothing? will such a faith give him salvation?

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If a brother or a sister is without clothing and in need of the day's food,

James 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:12 say?
James 2:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let your words and your acts be those of men who are to be judged by the law which makes free.”
Where is James 2:12 in the Bible?
James 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 2:12.
What translation should I read James 2:12 in?
James 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 2:12?
James 2:12 reads (BBE): “Let your words and your acts be those of men who are to be judged by the law which makes free.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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