James 2:20
But do you want to be convinced, O foolish man, that faith apart from deeds is barren?
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
In Context
19You believe that God is one? You do well; even the demons believe, and they shudder.
Cross References
Romans 1:21For although they knew God, yet they did not glorify him as God, nor give him thanks; but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless minds were darkened.
Galatians 5:6because in Christ neither circumcision has any value, nor uncircumcision, but faith which works through love.
Colossians 2:8Take care lest any man drag you away captive by his philosophy which is a vain deceit, following the traditions of men and the world’s crude notions, and not Christ.
Titus 1:10For there are many individuals who are unruly, empty talkers and deceivers, particularly those of the circumcision, whose mouths must be stopped;
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 →