James 2:17-18

Faith Without Works Is Dead

17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

18 But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith r apart from your works, and I will show you my faith s by my works.

  1. Cross References
    Romans 3:28
    For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
    Romans 4:6
    Just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:
    Hebrews 11:33
    Who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 7:16 - 17
    You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
    Galatians 5:6
    For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.
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