James 2:14

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

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Other Translations for James 2:14

BSB
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
AKJV
What does it profit, my brothers, though a man say he has faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
CPDV
My brothers, what benefit is there if someone claims to have faith, but he does not have works? How would faith be able to save him?
ERV
What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him?
NHEB
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?
SMT
And what profit, my brethren, if any say he has faith, and should not have works? can faith save him?

Commentary for James 2:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of James 2:14
Summary
Belief without deeds provides no benefit
Event
Questioning faith's saving power
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching