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James 2:19-26 Faith and Deeds

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?

21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.

23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.

24 You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.

25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?

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

Cross References for James 2:19-26

1 Corinthians 8:6 - yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; an... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:6

Isaiah 44:6 - The Lord, Not Idols “This is what the Lord says— Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty:... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:6

Revelation 20:10 - And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast a... Click to read the verse Revelation 20:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:10

Acts 16:17 - This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High ... Click to read the verse Acts 16:17 Click to read the verse Acts 16:17

Isaiah 44:8 - Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:8

Romans 3:30 - since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised th... Click to read the verse Romans 3:30 Click to read the verse Romans 3:30

Romans 8:15 - For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spi... Click to read the verse Romans 8:15 Click to read the verse Romans 8:15

Jonah 4:9 - But God said to Jonah, “Do you have a right to be angry about the vine?” “I do,” he said. “I am... Click to read the verse Jonah 4:9 Click to read the verse Jonah 4:9

Isaiah 46:9 - Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:9

Jude 1:4 - For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among yo... Click to read the verse Jude 1:4 Click to read the verse Jude 1:4

Jude 1:6 - And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home—these... Click to read the verse Jude 1:6 Click to read the verse Jude 1:6

1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishm... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:18

Mark 5:7 - He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?... Click to read the verse Mark 5:7 Click to read the verse Mark 5:7

Mark 1:24 - “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—t... Click to read the verse Mark 1:24 Click to read the verse Mark 1:24

Isaiah 45:21-22 - Declare what is to be, present it— let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago, ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:21-22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:21-22

Isaiah 43:10 - “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:10

1 Corinthians 8:4 - So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the w... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:4

Isaiah 45:6 - so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besid... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:6

John 17:3 - Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you... Click to read the verse John 17:3 Click to read the verse John 17:3

1 Timothy 2:5 - For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:5

1 John 3:7 - Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who does what is right is righteous, just ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:7 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:7

James 2:8 - If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are ... Click to read the verse James 2:8 Click to read the verse James 2:8

Romans 11:20 - Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arroga... Click to read the verse Romans 11:20 Click to read the verse Romans 11:20

Mark 12:29 - “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord... Click to read the verse Mark 12:29 Click to read the verse Mark 12:29

Deuteronomy 6:4 - Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:4

Revelation 20:2-3 - He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a tho... Click to read the verse Revelation 20:2-3 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:2-3

Zechariah 14:9 - The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name th... Click to read the verse Zechariah 14:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 14:9

Mark 3:11 - Whenever the evil spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of... Click to read the verse Mark 3:11 Click to read the verse Mark 3:11

1 Samuel 18:29 - Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:29 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:29

Acts 24:25 - As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid an... Click to read the verse Acts 24:25 Click to read the verse Acts 24:25

Matthew 8:29 - “What do you want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have you come here to torture us before ... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:29 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:29

Luke 8:28 - When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, “What d... Click to read the verse Luke 8:28 Click to read the verse Luke 8:28

Luke 4:34 - “Ha! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you a... Click to read the verse Luke 4:34 Click to read the verse Luke 4:34

Mark 7:9 - And he said to them: “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to obse... Click to read the verse Mark 7:9 Click to read the verse Mark 7:9

Jonah 4:4 - But the Lord replied, “Have you any right to be angry?” Click to read the verse Jonah 4:4 Click to read the verse Jonah 4:4

John 8:48 - The Claims of Jesus About Himself The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you ar... Click to read the verse John 8:48 Click to read the verse John 8:48

John 13:13 - “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Click to read the verse John 13:13 Click to read the verse John 13:13

Ephesians 4:5-6 - one Lord, one faith, one baptism; Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:5-6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:5-6

Acts 19:15 - One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” Click to read the verse Acts 19:15 Click to read the verse Acts 19:15

Luke 4:41 - Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked th... Click to read the verse Luke 4:41 Click to read the verse Luke 4:41

Mark 5:6 - When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. Click to read the verse Mark 5:6 Click to read the verse Mark 5:6

Galatians 3:20 - A mediator, however, does not represent just one party; but God is one. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:20 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:20