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NASB | James 2:8 ¶ If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF," you are doing well. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:8 ¶ If, however, you are [really] fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF [that is, if you have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit]" you are doing well. [Lev 19:18] |
Bible Question: James 2:8 speaks of keeping the royal law regarding love -- how do you explain keeping the whole law if we, as Christians, do not live under the law? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Aflame... The "royal law" is exactly what James mentions next in that verse. Context is extremely important for us to do sound exegesis. I'd also urge to be careful to avoid the logical fallacy of equivocation. In Him, Doc |
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