The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed,
James 2:12 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So speak and so act as [people should] who are to be judged under the law of liberty [the moral instruction given by Christ, especially about love]. American Standard Version (1901) So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty. Common English Bible In every way, then, speak and act as people who will be judged by the law of freedom. Catholic Public Domain Version So speak and act just as you are beginning to be judged, by the law of liberty. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So speak ye, and so do, as being to be judged by the law of liberty. |
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed,
Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable #– #if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy #– #dwell on these things.
And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer who works #– #this person will be blessed in what he does.
Indeed, if you fulfil the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Love your neighbour as yourself, , you are doing well.