James 2:26

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without [good] deeds is dead.

Cross References

Luke 23:46

Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, I commit my spirit into your hands.” And after He said this, He gave up His spirit [i.e., to God in death].

Galatians 5:6

For in [our relationship with] Christ neither the practice of circumcision nor refraining from its practice matters in any way; but [all that really matters is having a genuine] faith [in Christ] that causes us to work [for Him] out of a genuine love [for Him and others].

James 2:14

What good is it, my brothers [and sisters], if a person says he has faith but does not have [good] deeds? Can such faith save him?

James 2:17

In the same way, if [your] faith does not have [good] deeds [to accompany it], it is dead, [because it stands] alone.

James 2:20

But will you acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without [good] deeds is useless?