James 2:17

In the same way faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

In Context

16and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them anything to address their physical needs, what is the benefit?

18But someone will say, “Yoʋ have faith, and I have works.” Show me yoʋr faith by yoʋr works, and I, by my works, will show yoʋ my faith.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:3If I give away all my possessions to feed others, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but do not have love, I receive no benefit.

1 Thessalonians 1:3remembering without ceasing, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, your labor of love, and your endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

James 2:14What is the benefit, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?

James 2:26For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.

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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