James 2:19

Thou believest that God is one. Thou doest well; the demons also believe, and tremble.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

In Context

18But some will say: Thou hast faith, and I have works; show me thy faith without the works, and I will show thee the faith by my works.

20But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

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Cross References

Mark 1:24saying: What have we to do with thee[1:24], Jesus, Nazarene! Didst thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.

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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