James 2:20
O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
In Context
19You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
21Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
Cross References
Job 11:11Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note?
Proverbs 12:11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Romans 1:21For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters is faith, expressed through love.
Colossians 2:8See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
Titus 1:10For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those 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 →