NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 17

James 2:17

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Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.

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James 2:14–20

14

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?

15

And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food,

16

and one of you tells them, “Go in peace. Be warmed and filled;” yet you didn’t give them the things the body needs, what good is it?

17
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Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.

18

Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

19

You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe—and shudder.

20

But do you want to know, vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?

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