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James 2:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you show no mercy to others, you won't get any mercy when you're judged. But here's the thing — mercy always wins over judgment.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Show mercy, get mercy — it's really that simple.

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