James 2:20
But do thou want to know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
In Context
19Thou believe that there is one God, thou do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.
Cross References
Job 11:11For he knows FALSE men. He also sees iniquity. Will he not then consider it?
Proverbs 12:11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues vanities is void of understanding.
Romans 1:21Because, although knowing God, they did not glorify him as God, nor were they thankful, but became vain in their reasonings and their heart was darkened without understanding.
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
Colossians 2:8Take heed lest there will be any man taking you captive through the love of wisdom and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the rudiments of the world, and not according to Christ.
Titus 1:10For there are also many insubordinate men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those from circumcision,
Matthew Henry on James 2:15-26
Faith and Works. ( a. d. 61.) 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith… Read the whole commentary →