James 2:26

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 2:26

BSB

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

AKJV

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

CPDV

For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

ERV

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

NHEB

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

SMT

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 2:26

ForG1063Conjunction asG5618AdverbthebodyG4983Noun Neuter withoutG5565AdverbthespiritG4151Noun Neuter isG2076Verb deadG3498Adjective soG3779Adverb faithG4102Noun Feminine withoutG5565Adverb worksG2041Noun Neuter isG2076Verb deadG3498Adjective alsoG2532Conjunction

Commentary for James 2:26

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 2:26

Summary

Separated spirit renders body incapable of function

Event

Final faith-works equivalence

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD