James 2:26

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

King James Version

In Context

25Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

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Cross References

Job 34:14If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;

Psalms 146:4His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

Isaiah 2:22Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

Acts 7:59And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

James 2:17Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

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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