James 2:12 - Compare All Versions

James 2:12-13 MSG (The Message)

Talk and act like a person expecting to be judged by the Rule that sets us free. For if you refuse to act kindly, you can hardly expect to be treated kindly. Kind mercy wins over harsh judgment every time.

James 2:12 KJV (King James Version)

So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

James 2:12 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

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

James 2:12 NCV (New Century Version)

In everything you say and do, remember that you will be judged by the law that makes people free.

James 2:12 ASV (American Standard Version)

So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty.

James 2:12 NIV (New International Version)

Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom

James 2:12 NKJV (New King James Version)

So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty.

James 2:12 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Speak and act [consistently] as people who are going to be judged by the law of liberty [that moral law that frees obedient Christians from the bondage of sin].

James 2:12 NLT (New Living Translation)

So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you free.

James 2:12 TPT (The Passion Translation)

So we must both speak and act in every respect like those who are destined to be tried by the perfect law of liberty

James 2:12 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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