James 2:26

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

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25But was not Rahab the harlot in like manner justified by works, when she entertained the messengers, and sent them away by a different road?

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Cross References

Acts 7:59And they stoned Stephen, in the act of prayer, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!

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