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James 2:20 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for James 2:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 2 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?”
James 2:20 (KJV)
Commentary on James 2:20
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? James addresses the foolish man (anthrōpe kene, ἄνθρωπε κενέ), asking if he wants to know that faith without works is barren (argos, ἀργός). The adjective means idle or useless. Empty claims need rebuke; James confronts complacency head-on.Reformed theology values pastoral admonition: mere assent without obedience is vanity. James's sharp tone signals the danger of lifeless faith.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 2:20
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“if it has no works”
“even so faith apart from works is dead.”
“but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.”
“knowing God”
“you senseless among the people; you fools”
“he deceives himself.”
“even though he doesn't consider it.”
“What unrighteousness have your fathers found in me”
“but deceives his heart”
“vain talkers and deceivers”