James 2:20
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is idle?
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
In Context
19Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well; the demons also believe, and tremble.
Cross References
Job 11:11For he knoweth the unrighteous; He seeth iniquity, when they do not observe it.
Proverbs 12:11He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
Romans 1:21Because though they knew God, they did not glorify him as God, nor were they thankful to him; but became perverse in their reasonings, and their senseless minds were darkened;
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working by love.
Colossians 2:8Beware lest there be some one who shall make a prey of you 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 unruly vain talkers and deceivers, especially they 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 →