James 2:20

Do you not see, O foolish man, that faith without works is of no use?

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But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

In Context

19You have the belief that God is one, and you do well: the evil spirits have the same belief, shaking with fear.

21Was not the righteousness of Abraham our father judged by his works, when he made an offering of Isaac his son on the altar?

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Cross References

Job 11:11For in his eyes men are as nothing; he sees evil and takes note of it.

Proverbs 12:11He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.

Romans 1:21Because, having the knowledge of God, they did not give glory to God as God, and did not give praise, but their minds were full of foolish things, and their hearts, being without sense, were made dark.

Galatians 5:6Because in Christ Jesus, having circumcision or not having circumcision are equally of no profit; but only faith working through love.

Colossians 2:8Take care that no one takes you away by force, through man's wisdom and deceit, going after the beliefs of men and the theories of the world, and not after Christ:

Titus 1:10For there are men who are not ruled by law; foolish talkers, false teachers, specially those of the 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 →

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