Discovery BoxJames 2:10-13 
Context2:10 For the one who obeys the whole law but fails 1 in one point has become guilty of all of it. 2 2:11 For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” 3 also said, “Do not murder.” 4 Now if you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a violator of the law. 2:12 Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom. 5 2:13 For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over 6 judgment.
1 tn Or “stumbles.”
2 tn Grk “guilty of all.”
3 sn A quotation from Exod 20:14 and Deut 5:18.
4 sn A quotation from Exod 20:13 and Deut 5:17.
5 tn Grk “a law of freedom.”
6 tn Grk “boasts against, exults over,” in victory.
