James 2:20
And do you wish to know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?
Literal Standard Version
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; you do well! The demons also believe—and shudder!
Cross References
Job 11:11For He has known men of vanity, || And He sees iniquity, || And one does not consider [it]!
Proverbs 12:11Whoever is tilling the ground is satisfied [with] bread, || And whoever is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
Romans 1:21because, having known God they did not glorify [Him] as God, nor gave thanks, but were made vain in their reasonings, and their unintelligent heart was darkened,
Galatians 5:6for in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
Colossians 2:8See that no one will be carrying you away as spoil through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the rudiments of the world, and not according to Christ,
Titus 1:10for there are many both insubordinate, vain-talkers, and mind-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 →