James 2:16
And one of you says to him, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled; yet you do not give him the things which are necessary for the body; of what benefit is that?
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
15If a brother or sister is without clothing, and destitute of daily food,
17Even so faith, if it does not have works, is dead, being alone.
Cross References
Matthew 14:15And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desolate place, and the day is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.
Matthew 25:42For I was hungry, and you gave me no food: I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink:
2 Corinthians 8:8I do not speak this as a commandment, but to use the zeal of others to test the sincerity of your own love.
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 →