James 2:20

Other Translations for James 2:20

BSB

O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?

AKJV

But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

CPDV

So then, are you willing to understand, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

ERV

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is barren?

NHEB

But do you want to know, foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless?

SMT

And wilt thou know, O empty man, that faith without works is dead?

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 2:20

ButG1161Conjunction wiltG2309VerbthouknowG1097Verb OG5599 vainG2756Adjective manG444Noun Masculine thatG3754Conjunction faithG4102Noun Feminine withoutG5565Adverb worksG2041Noun Neuter isG2076Verb deadG3498Adjective

Commentary for James 2:20

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Overview of James 2:20

Summary

Inactive conviction proves spiritually worthless

Event

Reiterating faith-works necessity

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

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Word Study (Strong’s) for James 2:20

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