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James 2:14-20 Faith and Deeds

14 Faith and Deeds
What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?

17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”
Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.

19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?

Cross References for James 2:14-20

Hebrews 11:7-8 - By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his fam... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7-8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7-8

1 Timothy 4:8 - For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:8 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:8

Galatians 5:6 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that ... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6

Galatians 5:13 - You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nat... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13

Hebrews 11:17 - By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the pr... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:17

James 2:18 - But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I w... Click to read the verse James 2:18 Click to read the verse James 2:18

Acts 8:13 - Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the g... Click to read the verse Acts 8:13 Click to read the verse Acts 8:13

Hebrews 13:9 - Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be stren... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:9

Titus 1:16 - They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient an... Click to read the verse Titus 1:16 Click to read the verse Titus 1:16

Acts 8:21 - You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God. Click to read the verse Acts 8:21 Click to read the verse Acts 8:21

1 Corinthians 16:22 - If anyone does not love the Lord—a curse be on him. Come, O Lord! Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:22

Titus 3:8 - This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have tru... Click to read the verse Titus 3:8 Click to read the verse Titus 3:8

Matthew 7:21-23 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who d... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21-23 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21-23

Acts 15:9 - He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. Click to read the verse Acts 15:9 Click to read the verse Acts 15:9

Ezekiel 18:21 - “But if a wicked man turns away from all the sins he has committed and keeps all my decrees and... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:21 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:21

James 1:22-25 - Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Click to read the verse James 1:22-25 Click to read the verse James 1:22-25

2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5

Philemon 1:6 - I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:6 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:6

James 2:26 - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Click to read the verse James 2:26 Click to read the verse James 2:26

Matthew 7:26-27 - But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolis... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:26-27 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:26-27

James 2:16 - If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing abou... Click to read the verse James 2:16 Click to read the verse James 2:16

Ephesians 2:8-10 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the g... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8-10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8-10

Luke 6:49 - But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a ho... Click to read the verse Luke 6:49 Click to read the verse Luke 6:49

Jeremiah 7:8 - But look, you are trusting in deceptive words that are worthless. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:8

James 2:17 - In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Click to read the verse James 2:17 Click to read the verse James 2:17

Matthew 5:20 - For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:20

1 Timothy 1:5 - The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sin... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5

1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2

1 Corinthians 13:2-3 - If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2-3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2-3

1 Thessalonians 1:3 - We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor promp... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3

1 John 1:6 - If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:6

Romans 2:25 - Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as tho... Click to read the verse Romans 2:25 Click to read the verse Romans 2:25

1 John 5:4-5 - for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, ... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:4-5 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:4-5