James 2:26

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

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In The King James Version

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

In Context

25And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot accounted as righteous through works, when she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?

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Cross References

Job 34:14Should he set his heart against man, Should he take back his spirit and his breath,

Psalms 146:4His breath goeth forth; he returneth to the dust; In that very day his plans perish.

Isaiah 2:22Trust, then, no more in man, Whose breath is in his nostrils! For what account is to be made of him!

Acts 7:59and they stoned Stephen, making supplication, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

James 2:17So also faith, if it hath not works, is dead in itself.

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 →

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