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James 2:20
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
James 2:20 · Webster Bible
James 2:20 in other translations
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
But do you want to know, vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?
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In context
17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
18 Also a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works.
19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and tremble.
20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
23 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
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