James 2:13 nasb — For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.

NASB

"For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment."

— James 2:13, NASB

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James 2 — Context

10

For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.

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For He who said, "DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY," also said, "DO NOT COMMIT MURDER." Now if you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.

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So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.

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For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.

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What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him?

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If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food,

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and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and be filled," and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?

James 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:13 say?
James 2:13 in the NASB reads: “For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.”
Where is James 2:13 in the Bible?
James 2:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 13.
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 2:13.
What translation should I read James 2:13 in?
James 2:13 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 2:13?
James 2:13 reads (NASB): “For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.” 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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