James 2:20

But art thou willing to learn, O empty man! that, faith, apart from works, is, idle?

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

In Context

19Thou believest that God is, one: thou doest, well—Even the demons believe, and shudder!

21Abraham our father, was it not, by works, he was declared righteous—when he offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

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Cross References

Job 11:11For, he, knoweth men of falsity, and seeth iniquity, and him that doth not diligently consider.

Proverbs 12:11He that tilleth his land, shall be filled with food, but, he that runneth after worthless men, lacketh sense.

Romans 1:21Inasmuch as, having come to know God, not, as God, did they glorify him, or give him thanks, but were made fruitless in their reasonings, and darkened was their undiscerning heart,

Galatians 5:6For, in Christ [Jesus], neither, circumcision, availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith, through love, energising.

Colossians 2:8Be taking heed, lest there shall be anyone leading, you, off as a spoil, through means of their philosophy, and an empty deceit,—according to the instruction of men, according to the first principles of the world,—and not according to Christ:

Titus 1:10For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision,—

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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