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James 2:17 Cross-References
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“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone . alone: Gr. by itself”
James 2:17 (KJV)
Commentary on James 2:17
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Faith without works is dead (nekra, νεκρά). James pronounces verdict: such faith lacks life, like a corpse lacking breath. Works are not the cause but the evidence of life. Living faith inevitably breathes obedience.This complements Paul's teaching that we are created in Christ for good works (Ephesians 2:10). Reformed theology affirms that regeneration produces fruit; fruitless faith indicates spiritual death.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 2:17
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“even so faith apart from works is dead.”
“and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence”
“and shudder.”
“my brothers”
“hope”
“out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;”
“before our God and Father.”
“and if I give my body to be burned”