James 2:20

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

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19Thou believest that there is one God; thou dost well: the devils also believe and tremble.

21consider, Was not our father Abraham justified by works, when he offered his son Isaac upon the altar?

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Cross References

Romans 1:21so that they are inexcusable; because having thus known God they glorified Him not as God, neither were they thankful; but were infatuated by their own reasonings, and their heart being void of understanding was darkened.

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith which worketh by love.

Colossians 2:8Take heed least any one make a prey of you by philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ:

Titus 1:10For there are many disorderly persons, vain-talkers and deceivers, especially 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 →

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