James 2:12
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.”
μέλλω
to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation)
νόμος
the] law
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νόμος
Law, rule, principle. Nomos. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free. The highest law is not written on stone. It is written by the Spirit on the heart.
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ἐλευθερία
of freedom
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ἐλευθερία
Freedom, liberty, release. Eleutheria. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Not freedom to sin but freedom from sin. The most profound liberty is inner liberty.
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κρίνω
to be judged.
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κρίνω
To judge, to decide, to determine. Krino. Judge not that you be not judged. The standard you use for others will be used for you. Mercy shown returns as mercy received.
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λαλέω
do speak
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λαλέω
To speak, to talk, to utter. He spoke and it was done. The word of God is not silent. It is always speaking.
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ποιέω
do act
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ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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