James 2:20
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
In Context
19Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe and tremble.
21Was not our father Abraham justified by works, when he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?
Cross References
Romans 1:21because though they knew there was a God, they glorified him not as God, nor gave him thanks, but became triflers in their disputations, and their stupid heart was darkened.
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith exerting its energy by love.
Colossians 2:8Beware that no man make a prey of you by means of philosophy and vain delusion, after the tradition of men, after the principles of the world, and not after Christ:
Titus 1:10For there are many disorderly persons vainly talkative, and under a spirit of delusion, especially some of the circumcised;
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 →