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James 2:14 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 2:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 2 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Faith Without Works Is Dead
“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?”
James 2:14 (KJV)
Commentary on James 2:14
What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? James asks, "What profit" (ophelos, ὄφελος) if someone says he has faith (pistin, πίστιν) but lacks works (erga, ἔργα)? Can that faith save him? The rhetorical answer is no: a profession devoid of obedience is counterfeit. The issue is not faith plus works but the nature of saving faith—it inevitably produces works.Reformed theology distinguishes justified-by-faith-alone from a dead faith. James aligns with Paul by opposing empty confessions that bear no fruit. True faith unites with Chris...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 2:14
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“and doesn't do them will be like a foolish man”
“'Lord”
“and not only hearers”
“and doesn't do”
“but by their works they deny him”
“and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence”
“even so faith apart from works is dead.”
“Abraham”
“and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith”
“nor uncircumcision”