James 2:26

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

In Context

25Similarly also, Rahab, the harlot, was she not justified by works, by receiving the messengers and sending them out through another way?

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Cross References

Job 34:14But, if he directs his heart towards him, he will draw his spirit and breath to himself.

Psalms 146:4He numbers the multitude of the stars, and he calls them all by their names.

Isaiah 2:22Therefore, rest away from man, whose breath is in his nostrils, for he considers himself to be exalted.

Acts 7:59Then, having been brought to his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep in the Lord. And Saul was consenting to his murder.

James 2:17Thus even faith, if it does not have works, is dead, in and of itself.

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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