James 2:18

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 2:18

BSB
But someone will say, "You have faith and I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
AKJV
Yes, a man may say, You have faith, and I have works: show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
CPDV
Now someone may say: "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works! But I will show you my faith by means of works.
ERV
Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will shew thee my faith.
NHEB
But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.
SMT
But certain will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith from my works.

Commentary for James 2:18

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Overview of James 2:18
Summary
Demonstrate conviction through tangible demonstration, not assertion
Event
Challenging to demonstrate faith visibly
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching