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


In Context

10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet 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 because 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 a man 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.

James 2:13 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:13For judgment without mercy to him that hath not done mercy. And mercy exalteth itself above judgment.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:13For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:13for judgment will be without mercy to him that has shewn no mercy. Mercy glories over judgment.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:13For judgment is without mercy to him that hath shewed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:13For he shall have judgment without mercy that hath shown no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:13For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:13for the judgment without kindness is to him not having done kindness, and exult doth kindness over judgment.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.