James 2:17

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

James 2:17

Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.

BSB text & permissions

KJV

King James Version

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

KJV text & permissions

WEB

World English Bible

Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.

WEB text & permissions

ASV

American Standard Version

Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.

ASV text & permissions

BLB

Berean Literal Bible

So also, faith, if it has no works, is dead by itself.

BLB text & permissions

READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

James 2

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

¹⁶ If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

¹⁷ So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.

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

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

Read the full chapter →