James 2:16
and someone among you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you (pl) do not give them the things needed for the body, what is the benefit?
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In Context
15If a brother or sister is actually naked, and is destitute of the daily food,
17Thus also that faith, if it does not have works, is dead, being by itself.
Cross References
Matthew 14:15Now with evening coming on His disciples approached Him saying: “The place is uninhabited and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.”
Matthew 25:42For I was hungry and you did not give me food; I was thirsty and you did not give me drink;
2 Corinthians 8:8I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others.
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 →