James 2:20
But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
In Context
19You believe God is one. You do well. Even the demons believe—and they bristle!
21Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
Cross References
Romans 1:21Because, having known God, they did not glorify Him as God, or give thanks, but became vain in their reasonings, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.
Colossians 2:8See that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.
Titus 1:10For there are also many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, 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 →