James 2:20
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
In Context
19Thou believest that there is one God. Thou dost well: the devils also believe and tremble.
21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, offering up Isaac his son upon the altar?
Cross References
Job 11:11For he knoweth the vanity of men, and when he seeth iniquity, doth he not consider it?
Proverbs 12:11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
Romans 1:21Because that, when they knew God, they have not glorified him as God, or given thanks; but became vain in their thoughts, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision: but faith that worketh by charity.
Colossians 2:8Beware lest any man cheat you by philosophy, and vain deceit; according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ:
Titus 1:10For there are also many disobedient, vain talkers, and seducers: especially they who are of the circumcision:
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 →