James 2:13 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

No mercy will be shown to those who show no mercy to others. Mercy triumphs over judgment.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

For he who shows no mercy will have judgement given against him without mercy; but mercy triumphs over judgement.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

James 2:13 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 21:13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.

Matthew 5:7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Matthew 18:32 "Then summoning him, his lord said to him, 'You wicked slave, I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me.

Luke 6:37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no {h} mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
(h) He that is harsh and short with his neighbour, or else does not help him, he shall find God a hard and rough judge to him.

PNT:

2:13 He shall have judgment without mercy. We must show mercy if we expect mercy. Our own spirit determines our manner of judgment. See Mt 6:15. If we love our neighbor, God will love us.

WES:

2:13 Judgment without mercy shall be to him - In that day. Who hath showed no mercy - To his poor brethren. But the mercy of God to believers, answering to that which they have shown, will then glory over judgment.

MHC:

2:1-13 Those who profess faith in Christ as the Lord of glory, must not respect persons on account of mere outward circumstances and appearances, in a manner not agreeing with their profession of being disciples of the lowly Jesus. St. James does not here encourage rudeness or disorder: civil respect must be paid; but never such as to influence the proceedings of Christians in disposing of the offices of the church of Christ, or in passing the censures of the church, or in any matter of religion. Questioning ourselves is of great use in every part of the holy life. Let us be more frequent in this, and in every thing take occasion to discourse with our souls. As places of worship cannot be built or maintained without expense, it may be proper that those who contribute thereto should be accommodated accordingly; but were all persons more spiritually-minded, the poor would be treated with more attention that usually is the case in worshipping congregations. A lowly state is most favourable for inward peace and for growth in holiness. God would give to all believers riches and honours of this world, if these would do them good, seeing that he has chosen them to be rich in faith, and made them heirs of his kingdom, which he promised to bestow on all who love him. Consider how often riches lead to vice and mischief, and what great reproaches are thrown upon God and religion, by men of wealth, power, and worldly greatness; and it will make this sin appear very sinful and foolish. The Scripture gives as a law, to love our neighbour as ourselves. This law is a royal law, it comes from the King of kings; and if Christians act unjustly, they are convicted by the law as transgressors. To think that our good deeds will atone for our bad deeds, plainly puts us upon looking for another atonement. According to the covenant of works, one breach of any one command brings a man under condemnation, from which no obedience, past, present, or future, can deliver him. This shows us the happiness of those that are in Christ. We may serve him without slavish fear. God's restraints are not a bondage, but our own corruptions are so. The doom passed upon impenitent sinners at last, will be judgment without mercy. But God deems it his glory and joy, to pardon and bless those who might justly be condemned at his tribunal; and his grace teaches those who partake of his mercy, to copy it in their conduct.

CONC:

Anyone Exult Glories Glorieth Judged Judgement Judging Judgment Kindness Merciful Merciless Mercy Overcoming Pride Rejoiceth Shewed Shewn Showed Shown Shows Takes Triumphs Yet

Exult Glorieth Judged Judgement Judging Judgment Kindness Merciful Merciless Mercy Overcoming Pride Rejoiceth Shewed Shewn Showed Shown Shows Triumphs

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