James 2:17

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 2:17

BSB
So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.
AKJV
Even so faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone.
CPDV
Thus even faith, if it does not have works, is dead, in and of itself.
ERV
Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.
NHEB
Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.
SMT
So also faith, if it have not works, is dead by itself.

Commentary for James 2:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of James 2:17
Summary
Inert belief without corresponding action is ineffective
Event
Declaring faith dead without works
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching