James 2:26

For as the body without the spirit is dead even so faith without works is dead.

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For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

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25And in the same way, was not the righteousness of Rahab, the loose woman, judged by her works, when she took into her house those who were sent and let them go out by another way?

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Cross References

Job 34:14If he made his spirit come back to him, taking his breath into himself again,

Psalms 146:4Man's breath goes out, he is turned back again to dust; in that day all his purposes come to an end.

Isaiah 2:22Have no more to do with man, whose life is only a breath, for he is of no value.

Acts 7:59And Stephen, while he was being stoned, made prayer to God, saying, Lord Jesus, take my spirit.

James 2:17Even so faith without works is dead.

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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