James 2:12

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Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.

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  • Jas 1:25 : 25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—this person will be blessed in what he does.
  • Jas 2:8 : 8 If you truly fulfill the royal law according to Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing well.
  • 2 Pet 1:4-8 : 4 Through these, He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; to virtue, knowledge; 6 to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; 7 to godliness, brotherly love; and to brotherly love, love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise—think about these things.
  • Col 3:17 : 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Jas 2:13
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    13For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

  • Rom 2:12-15
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    78%

    12For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.

    13For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be justified.

    14For when the Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things required by the law, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law.

    15They demonstrate the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts alternately accusing or even defending them.

  • Jas 2:8-11
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    77%

    8If you truly fulfill the royal law according to Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing well.

    9But if you show favoritism, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.

    10For whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking it all.

    11For He who said, 'You shall not commit adultery,' also said, 'You shall not murder.' Now if you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.

  • Jas 4:11-12
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    76%

    11Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.

    12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?

  • Matt 12:36-37
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    74%

    36I tell you, on the Day of Judgment, people will give an account for every idle word they speak.

    37For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

  • Matt 7:1-2
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    73%

    1Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.

    2For with the standard you use to judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

  • Jas 1:25
    73%

    25But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—this person will be blessed in what he does.

  • Rom 2:1-3
    3 verses
    73%

    1Therefore, you have no excuse, O person, whoever you are who judges. For when you judge someone else, you condemn yourself, because you practice the same things you judge others for.

    2We know that God's judgment is based on truth against those who practice such things.

    3Do you think this, O person who judges those who practice such things, yet does the same yourself, that you will escape God’s judgment?

  • Luke 6:37
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    37Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

  • 1 Pet 2:16
    72%

    16Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

  • Rom 2:27
    72%

    27The one who is not physically circumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

  • Matt 7:12
    71%

    12So in everything, do to others what you would want them to do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

  • Luke 12:57-58
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    57And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

    58For as you are going with your opponent to the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, so that he does not drag you to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.

  • Rom 10:5
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    5For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.”

  • Luke 6:31
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    31Do to others as you would have them do to you.

  • Rom 8:2
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    2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.

  • 2 Chr 19:6
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    6He said to the judges, 'Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals, but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a judgment.'

  • Exod 21:1
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    1These are the laws you are to set before them.

  • Gal 5:13-14
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    13For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

    14For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'

  • Gal 3:12
    70%

    12The law is not based on faith; instead, it says, 'The person who does these things will live by them.'

  • Titus 2:8
    69%

    8Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

  • Jas 1:22
    69%

    22But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

  • Gal 5:1
    69%

    1For freedom, Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

  • Rom 2:6
    69%

    6He will repay each person according to their deeds.

  • Jas 2:4
    69%

    4have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

  • Gal 4:21
    69%

    21Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not listen to the law?

  • John 7:24
    69%

    24Do not judge by appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.

  • 1 Cor 10:15
    69%

    15I speak to wise people; judge for yourselves what I say.

  • Deut 25:1
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    1If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court for judgment, the judges shall justify the innocent and condemn the guilty.

  • Rom 14:12
    69%

    12So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

  • 1 Pet 4:5
    69%

    5But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

  • 1 Pet 1:17
    69%

    17If you call upon the Father, who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, live your lives in reverent fear during the time of your temporary residence here.

  • Jas 5:12
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    12Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or earth or any other oath. Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No,’ so that you may not fall under judgment.

  • Gal 6:2
    68%

    2Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

  • 1 Cor 11:31
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    31But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under judgment.

  • Rom 6:15
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    15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? Certainly not!

  • 1 Cor 6:4
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    4So if you have cases dealing with everyday affairs, why do you appoint those who are of no account in the church to judge?