James 2:17

Thus even faith, if it does not have works, is dead, in and of itself.

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In The King James Version

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

In Context

16and if anyone of you were to say to them: “Go in peace, keep warm and nourished,” and yet not give them the things that are necessary for the body, of what benefit is this?

18Now someone may say: “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works! But I will show you my faith by means of works.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:3And if I distribute all my goods in order to feed the poor, and if I hand over my body to be burned, yet not have charity, it offers me nothing.

1 Thessalonians 1:3remembering your work of faith, and hardship, and charity, and enduring hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ, before God our Father.

James 2:14My brothers, what benefit is there if someone claims to have faith, but he does not have works? How would faith be able to save him?

James 2:26For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also 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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