“Those persons who show mercy [toward others] are blessed because they will be shown mercy [themselves].
James 2:13 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) For the person who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. [For] mercy wins out over condemnation. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For to him who has shown no mercy the judgment [will be] merciless, but mercy [full of glad confidence] exults victoriously over judgment. American Standard Version (1901) For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment. Common English Bible There will be no mercy in judgment for anyone who hasn’t shown mercy. Mercy overrules judgment. Catholic Public Domain Version For judgment is without mercy toward him who has not shown mercy. But mercy exalts itself above judgment. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For judgment without mercy to him that hath not done mercy. And mercy exalteth itself above judgment. |
“Those persons who show mercy [toward others] are blessed because they will be shown mercy [themselves].
But if you do not forgive the wrongs people have done [to you], neither will your Father forgive the wrongs you have done [to Him].
But Abraham said [to him], ‘Son, remember how you enjoyed good things when you were alive [on earth] and how Lazarus had to put up with bad things? But now here [i.e., in the unseen place of departed spirits] he is being comforted and you are in agony.
And do not pass [hypocritical] judgment [on other people. See Matt. 7:1-5] and you will not receive such judgment [on yourselves]. And do not condemn [others] and you will not be condemned [yourselves]. Release people [i.e., from guilt for offending you] and you will be released [i.e., by God (?)]
But the [true] wisdom, which is from [God] above, is first of all pure, then peace-loving, patient and easily persuaded. [It is] full of mercy and produces a crop of good deeds; [it is] impartial [or, unwavering] and sincere.
Look, the wages you have fraudulently refused to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out [against you]. And the cries of these harvest hands have reached the ears of the Lord of [heavenly] armies [i.e., Almighty God].