James 2:12

12 Speak and act as those should who are expecting to be judged by the Law of freedom.

James 2:12 Meaning and Commentary

James 2:12

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 James 1:25) with which compare ( Romans 2:12 Romans 2:16 ) . Heathens will be judged by the law of nature, Jews by the law of Moses, and those who live under the Gospel dispensation, according to the Gospel of Christ.

James 2:12 In-Context

10 A man who has kept the Law as a whole, but has failed to keep some one command, has become guilty of violating all.

11 For He who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not commit murder," and if you are a murderer, although not an adulterer, you have become an offender against the Law.

12 Speak and act as those should who are expecting to be judged by the Law of freedom.

13 For he who shows no mercy will have judgement given against him without mercy; but mercy triumphs over judgement.

14 What good is it, my brethren, if a man professes to have faith, and yet his actions do not correspond? Can such faith save him?