James 2:18
But some one will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works; show me thy faith without works, and I will show thee my faith by my works.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
17So also faith, if it hath not works, is dead in itself.
19Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well; the demons also believe, and tremble.
Cross References
Matthew 7:16Ye may know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Romans 4:6as David also speaketh of the blessedness of the man whom God accepteth as righteous without works:
Romans 14:23But he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because he doeth it not from faith; but every thing which is not from faith is sin.
2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working by love.
1 Timothy 1:5Now the end of the commandment is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and faith unfeigned;
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 →