James 2:26

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

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25But was not in like manner also Rahab the harlot justified on the principle of works, when she had received the messengers and put [them] forth by another way?

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Cross References

Job 34:14If he only thought of himself, [and] gathered unto him his spirit and his breath,

Psalms 146:4His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his purposes perish.

Isaiah 2:22Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils; for what account is to be made of him?

Acts 7:59And they stoned Stephen, praying, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

James 2:17So also faith, if it have not works, is dead by 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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