James 2:12 BSB — MannaFest

James 2:12

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

BSB

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ASV

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

KJV

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

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Commentary

4 voices

Theophylact of Ohrid

Commentary on James (1107)

Thus, by "the whole law" one should understand the law of love, about which the apostle speaks preeminently, and he calls impartiality "the law of liberty," for one who acts with partiality is not free but a slave, because: "by whom a person is overcome, …

The record, by era

The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices

John Gill

1697–1771

Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)

So speak ye, and so do,.... Both words and actions should be taken care of; it becomes men to observe what they say, and what they do; for both sinful words and works are transgressions of the law, and will be brought to judgment; every idle word, as well as every evil work, both open and secret, men must give an account of in the day of judgment: wherefore it is incumbent on them so to behave, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty: See Gill on Jas 1:25 with which compare Rom 2:

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

The gospel is called a law. It has all the requisites of a law: precepts with rewards and punishments annexed; it prescribes duty, as well as administers comfort; and Christ is a king to rule us as well as a prophet to teach us, and a priest to sacrifice and intercede for us. We are under the law to Christ.

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

Summing up of the previous reasonings. speak--referring back to Jas 1:19, 26; the fuller discussion of the topic is given Jas 3:5-12. judged by the law of liberty-- (Jas 1:25); that is, the Gospel law of love, which is not a law of external constraint, but of internal, free, instinctive inclination.

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Original language & word study

11 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
οὕτως	houtōs	Thus	G3779 →
λαλεῖτε	laleite	do speak	G2980 →
καὶ	kai	and	G2532 →
οὕτως	houtōs	so	G3779 →
ποιεῖτε	poieite	do act	G4160 →
ὡς	hōs	as	G5613 →
διὰ	dia	through	G1223 →
νόμου	nomou	[the] law	G3551 →
ἐλευθερίας	eleutherias	of freedom	G1657 →
μέλλοντες	mellontes	being about	G3195 →
κρίνεσθαι.	krinesthai	to be judged.	G2919 →

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The walk8

Where the connections lead

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Through
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
leads to
- James 3:17
  But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- Titus 2:7
  In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- Romans 12:9–21
  Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
- 2 Corinthians 8:21
  For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
- Galatians 5:22
  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Through
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
leads to
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
  So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
- Colossians 3:23
  Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
- Proverbs 3:6
  in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

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01Commentary

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02Original language & word study

03The walk

Where the connections lead

04Related verses

05Featured studies on this passage

06About James

The record, by era

Where the connections lead

Commentary

Original language & word study

The walk

Related verses

Featured studies on this passage

About James