richmahn_en_tn/jas/02/08.md

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you fulfill

The word "you" refers to the Jewish believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)

fulfill the royal law

"obey God's law." The law is "royal" becuase God, the true king, is the one who gave it to people.

You shall love your neighbor as yourself

James is quoting from the book of Leviticus.

your neighbor

"all people" or "everyone"

you do well

"you are doing well" or "you are doing what is right"