James 2:20
Do yoʋ want to be shown, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
In Context
19Do yoʋ believe that God is one? Yoʋ do well; even the demons believe—and shudder!
21Was not our father Abraham justified by works when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
Cross References
Romans 1:21For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts, and their senseless hearts were darkened.
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither does circumcision have any significance, nor uncircumcision, but what matters is faith working through love.
Colossians 2:8Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men and the elements of the world, and not according to Christ.
Titus 1:10For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision faction.
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 →