James 2:20
Do you want to know, foolish man, that faith without works is useless? + 2:20 Some older versions read, Do you want to know, foolish man, how it is that faith without works is dead?
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
In Context
19You believe that there is one God; you do well. But even the demons believe that, and they tremble.
21Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?
Cross References
Job 11:11For he knows false people; 1 when he sees iniquity, does he not notice it? 1
Proverbs 12:11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, 1 but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense. 1
Romans 1:21This is because, although they knew about God, they did not glorify him as God, nor did they give him thanks. Instead, they became foolish in their thoughts, and their senseless hearts were darkened.
Galatians 5:6In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith working through love.
Colossians 2:8See that no one captures you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, conforming to the elements of the world, and not conforming to Christ.
Titus 1:10For there are many rebellious people, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those 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 →