James 2:16

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?

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 2:16

BSB
If one of you tells him, "Go in peace; stay warm and well fed," but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
AKJV
And one of you say to them, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled; notwithstanding you give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit?
CPDV
and if anyone of you were to say to them: "Go in peace, keep warm and nourished," and yet not give them the things that are necessary for the body, of what benefit is this?
ERV
and one of you say unto them, Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; and yet ye give them not the things needful to the body; what doth it profit?
NHEB
and one of you tells them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled;" and yet you did not give them the things the body needs, what good is it?
SMT
And any of you say to them, Retire in peace, be ye warmed and be ye fed; and ye give them not things fitting the body; what profit?

Commentary for James 2:16

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Overview of James 2:16
Summary
Empty words without tangible help accomplish nothing
Event
Illustrating ineffective comfort
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching