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James 2:12-16 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

12. Thus speak and thus act as those who are going to be judged by the law of liberty.

13. For judgment is merciless to the one who has not practiced mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

14. What is the benefit, my brothers, if someone says that he has faith but does not have works? That faith is not able to save him, is it?

15. If a brother or a sister is poorly clothed and lacking food for the day,

16. and one of you should say to them, “Go in peace, keep warm and eat well,” but does not give them what is necessary for the body, what is the benefit?

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