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James 2:20-26

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 2:20-26

Romans 9:20 - But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, ‘W... Click to read the verse Romans 9:20 Click to read the verse Romans 9:20

Colossians 2:13 - When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you a... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:13 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:13

Jeremiah 2:5 - This is what the Lord says: “What fault did your fathers find in me, that they strayed so far f... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:5 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:5

Micah 6:8 - He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly an... Click to read the verse Micah 6:8 Click to read the verse Micah 6:8

Romans 1:21 - For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their... Click to read the verse Romans 1:21 Click to read the verse Romans 1:21

Proverbs 12:11 - He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:11

Job 11:12 - But a witless man can no more become wise than a wild donkey’s colt can be born a man. Click to read the verse Job 11:12 Click to read the verse Job 11:12

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

Matthew 5:22 - But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, an... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22

Matthew 15:9 - They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’” Click to read the verse Matthew 15:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:9

Matthew 7:26 - 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 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:26

Titus 1:10 - For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circu... Click to read the verse Titus 1:10 Click to read the verse Titus 1:10

James 1:26 - If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he dece... Click to read the verse James 1:26 Click to read the verse James 1:26

Romans 2:1 - God’s Righteous Judgment You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else,... Click to read the verse Romans 2:1 Click to read the verse Romans 2:1

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

Revelation 2:26 - To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations— Click to read the verse Revelation 2:26 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:26

Galatians 6:3 - If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:3 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:3

Job 11:11-12 - Surely he recognizes deceitful men; and when he sees evil, does he not take note? Click to read the verse Job 11:11-12 Click to read the verse Job 11:11-12

1 Corinthians 15:14 - And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:14

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

Colossians 2:8 - See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends ... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:8

Mark 7:7 - They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’ Click to read the verse Mark 7:7 Click to read the verse Mark 7:7

Psalms 94:8-11 - Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Click to read the verse Psalms 94:8-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:8-11

1 Corinthians 15:35-36 - The Resurrection Body But someone may ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body wil... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:35-36 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:35-36

1 Timothy 1:6 - Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:6