James 2:13

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 2:13

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For judgment is without mercy toward him who has not shown mercy. But mercy exalts itself above judgment.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For unpropitiated judgment to him not doing mercy; and mercy boasteth against judgment.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 2:13

ForG1063ConjunctionheshallhavejudgmentG2920Noun FemininewithoutmercyG448AdjectivethathathshewedG4160Verb noG3361 mercyG1656Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction mercyG1656Noun NeuterrejoicethagainstG2620Verb judgmentG2920Noun Feminine

Commentary for James 2:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 2:13

Summary

Compassion triumphs over strict judgment

Event

Describing mercy's supremacy

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD