James 2:7–18 · BSB
2:7
Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?
2:8
If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
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2:9
But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
2:10
Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
2:11
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.
2:12
Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.
2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
2:14
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
2:15
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
2:16
If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
2:17
So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.
2:18
But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
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