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The Book of James, Chapter 2, Verse 12

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So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
King James Version
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
American Standard Version
For judgment [is] without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.
New English Translation
Look at ships too: Though they are so large and driven by harsh winds, they are steered by a tiny rudder wherever the pilot’s inclination directs.
World English Bible
So speak, and so do, as men who are to be judged by a law of freedom.
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What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
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If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
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And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be [ye] warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what [doth it] profit?
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Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
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Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
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Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
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But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
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Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
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Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
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And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.